Shaking Sounds

Shake a pair of maracas in time with the beat of the song. If this percussion instrument is not available, then bottles filled with dry beans, lentils, rice or pebbles can be used.

PURPOSE

This activity facilitates rhythm in the learner and also helps to focus and concentrate. This activity is great for working on auditory sensitivity to sounds.

• Step 1

  Find an empty bottle to fill. Put some dry beans or pebbles in the bottle. (As many as you want, but not the full bottle!)

• Step 2

  Start shaking the bottle with the pebbles on the beat and rhythm of any preferred song.

• Step 3

  For an extension have the learner identify the contents through shaking and listening. For example, ask the learner to identify what sound the beans make and how it is different to the sound of the pebbles.