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January 17

Sing a Song

I Am A Rocket

Let’s Pretend. Read the poem I Am A Rocket. Then act it out.

I am a rocket
crouched on the ground,
waiting quietly
without a sound.
Light this fuse
on my little toe...
Ready for take-off?
Here I go: SWOOOOOOOOOOSH

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Making Maracas Out of Rice, Beans, and Paper Bags

Try This

Help your child make a noise maker out of pasta, cereal or any bits of something hard. Place items in a paper cup and tape another on top. Use it to shake to the beat while singing rhymes!

TumbleBooks

Also check out the great books available at your local library!
Visitors can view one free TumbleBook each day on this site. For free access to the TumbleBook collection visit your local Idaho library’s website. Students may access TumbleBooks through their local public library website for personal use. Classroom or instructional use is not provided.

Explore More

Homemade Instruments - You can make musical instruments from household projects. Try the sand blocks, jingle bracelets, and juice can shakers.
Musical Craft Projects - Make these musical crafts and make your own drums, guitars, and more!

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