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This Shaker is made from an yop empty container and dried beans. Sealed with a tape.

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I would introduce the shaker during our morning circle time. We wills start our circle time with our introduction song and do the usual circle time activities. We are done with the usual program i will bring out the shaker. Ask them to name what they see especially the colour. I will then shake it to make the sound. Then explain that it is a music instrument, like the drum, piano and guitar. I will them pass the shaker for everyone to feel and enjoy. After that we will sing the song are you sleeping brother john. “Are you sleeping x2 brother John, brother john. ( at this time the kids will pretend to be sleeping) when its the part of morning bell are ringing i will shake the shaker and everyone will wake up. Most of the time they just running around showing that they are awake that’s why this will be our last activity. I will have enough shakers for them to continue playing with during free time.

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Shaker is made from paper plates, macaroni noodles to make sound, glue to hold the 2 plates together and coloured with bright colours to get children attention.

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how I would introduce the shaker to babies, first I would gather the babies onto the carpet, then I would show them the shaker, let each baby have a turn to shake it and observe it, then I would tell them that it is a shaker , what it it make of and that we could use it in songs, ask them if they would like to sing a song with me and use the shaker, a song I would pick would be, shake your shaker, I would use it after each sentence in the lyrics, “shake your shaker in the air” *shake* “shake it high” *shake* “shake it low *shake* and so on until our song is finished and then have each child take turns with the shaker while we sing the same song or a different song. Once we are done, I would plan and make an activity with the babies to have them make their own shaker so they could use one at home and sing songs with their parents/guardians.

Caryn

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This shaker is made from empty applesauce bottle, painted it in different colours ,stickers , pasta and small sparkly glitters(shake it when its dry to make sure glitters will not fall for kid’s safety).I want the colours to be colourful to create happy energetic vibe.

I will do this activity in the morning during circle time. First, I will shake and create sound to make them curious and get their full attention. I will tell them how I made it ,how to use and it is called shaker.A musical instrument that when they shake it ,will create sound. I use “Head, Shoulders, Knees , and Toes. I will play the song and gently tap the body parts use ( in the song )while they shake and let them all try and experience how to create sound just by shaking it. I will be patient listening to them so that they will feel valued and they can build more confidence.

-Mila

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This shaker is made from paper plates and macaroni. I am gonna introduce the kids when we do circle time in the morning. I will tell the toddlers that’s it’s a drum for music like an instrument.

I will sing as slow as I can so the kids can follow me when I sing the song. The song for the instrument will be row row row your boat.

I will the song by using the shaker and let the kids have a try and let them shake while we sing the song. The kids will be using their fine motor skills by using their arms and hands by holding the instrument.

The kids will haven fun they need music and instruments to see how they work and how loud and just let them have fun with the different sounds and let them try to make music.

Lynnda

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These shakers are made of empty mini juice bottles and dyed pasta inside (red,blue,green). I added simple drawings, praise and reward stickers on the outside to make them appealing and to capture the children’s attention.

I will introduce the shakers during our morning circle time where we normally sing songs and share stories. The shaker will be incorporated while we sing the ullakkut (good morning) song. I will be making enough for all the children in my class so everybody can participate.

Before we proceed singing, I will encourage the children to explore their shakers with me by doing simple movements such as; Shake your shakers up! Shake your shakers down! Shake your shakers side to side! Shake your shakers fast! Shake your shakers slow…slow..slow..! By doing these movements, they already strengthen their listening skills and focused ready to engage in the singing activity.

Freda G.

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These shakers I made are from empty condiments containers filled with dry pasta to create gentle sounds. I covered the containers with light blue construction paper and decorated with Arctic animals such as polar bear and caribou to reflect our northern environment.

I will introduce the shakers to babies during our circle time. Every morning we sing a song using our centre’s instruments. But this time ,I will introduce them the shakers I made and show the Arctic animals on them,I will gently shake it so they can hear the sound. I will let them watch and listen, then slowly move it closer so they explore it with their hands. I will tell them that it is called a shaker and that it is a musical intrument.

I will use this shaker while singing a simple and familiar song like “If You’re Happy and You Know it” I will shake the shaker slowly with the beat of the song and encourage the babies to listen, smile. , and move their bodies. This helps them enjoy music, sounds, and rhythm in a fun and calm way.

~VANISSA

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USING MY SHAKER I WILL LIKE TO SING THE [BABY AIDEN SONG] Aiden is one my kids name, and enjoys feel warmth when i sing this particular song to him .this song is like a recovery to him each time he feels frustrated.

1. Using my save made small shaker, made out of plaster in a small like cover fitted plastic bottle, with a small decorative cover,

2, I will carry Aiden on my lap in a comfortable way

3. I will hold up the shaker gently to show him while trying to shake it slowly for him to get the sound.

4, I will encourage Aiden to try to hold the shaker and try shaking to hear and follow the sound it makes.

5. I will slowly introduce the song to sing ,and as soon I pronounce his name in the song while singing and using the shaker ,Aiden will immediately get connected to me and more attached at that moment and tries to join me in singing while shaking the shaker. 6. I will sing the song slowly and calmly and the song goes like this;;;

BABY AIDEN ,BABY AIDEN, HOW ARE YOU? HOW ARE YOU? SLEEPING IN THE MENJAH ,SLEEPING IN THE MENJAH , NDIN NDIN NDON NDIN NDIN NDON.

7.I will mostly shake the shaker at the end of the beat where i say NDIN NDIN NDON.

8. I will hold Aiden’s hand to try encourage participation and give a chance to try. I try to sing in a playful way to catch his interest. I will try to repeat the song so gets use to it and try singing and shaking the shaker,.

WHAT ARE THE DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT? 1. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. Use of motor skill drive,.

2. Cognitive development especially trying to follow rhythm and words of the song. And beats. 3. Emotional and social development is enhanced

. 4. I will try to sometimes go faster and then slowly to make a change to the song and let him try to follow sense of direction. Will encourage other kids to try singing for Aiden as well. GLORY

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A photo of my homemade shaker with a plastic cup ,dry beans and cello tape.

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I will introduce a shaker to babies by shaking it to produce a sound.I will also tell them that it is called a shaker and it is a musical instrument.I will tell them that I made it with dry beans, a plastic cup and a cello tape.I will tell them that it is played by shaking it to produce a sound. It can be played together with other instruments like drum, piano and guitar.I will give each one of them a turn to shake it.

I will use the shaker with the Inuktitut Alphabet song (I,pi,ti,ki, gi,mi,ni, si,li,ji,vi,ri, qi,ngi,ti

U,pu,tu,ku gu,mu,nu, su,lu,ju,vu,ru, qu,ngu,tu

A,pa, ta, ka, ga,ma,na, sa,la,ya,va,ra,qa,nga,ta

Inuk-tituu,run-na-liq-pu-nga)

The shaker will help with the beat of the song.

Margaret Nganga.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Upload a photo of your shaker and then explain how would introduce the shaker to babies and use it in a song. (add details and specifics where possible for example- what song would you lead?)