Find a beat and move to your rhythm with this month's books and activities!
READ: Music is in Everything by Ziggy Marley
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A picture book based on Ziggy Marley's popular song celebrating music's many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laughter in the family kitchen.
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Emphasize the rhythm of the story by tapping your foot or encouraging your little one to rock from side to side during the story.
- Repeat rhyming words like "sing" and "everything" or "sound" and "around" and ask your little one to say them with you.
- Point to different items on the page and ask your little learner "What's that?" Talk about the items they identify. For example, ask about items' shape, color, or size.
SING: Let's Get the Rhythm
EXPLORE: Music is in Everything
Ways to Explore
- Tell your little learner that you are going for a walk on the beach, to the park, or down the block. Encourage them to listen for different sounds such as ocean waves, birds singing, rustling leaves, or car horns honking.
- Ask your little one if they can make the same sounds. Suggest ways to duplicate the sounds such as humming, clapping, or sliding their hands against each other.
JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all early childhood programs and events offered this month.
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Use the link in the program information to register.
For in person programs, registration is required. If space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
