Gathering Drum

It started with RK, but now all the tots are very interested in drumming...

Exploring the gathering drum

Socio-emotional development:
The gathering drum brings all the children together in a drum circle. The children love to make music together while looking at each others excited, giggling faces.

Physical development: 

As the children pound with their hands, they exercise their large muscles. Drumming with a drumstick allows for a different movement.

Cognitive Development: 

Children observe different sounds, rhythm, and experiences as they experiment with the drum. 

Idea for home: Give your child pots, pans, and spoons made of different materials (wood, metal, etc.). Have your child pound away! This will allow children to make different sounds (due to different materials) and analyze them. It gives your child a simple learning activity to do while you're making dinner.