Young children are fascinated by real and found musical instruments, and most are keen to make sounds with them. For children under three years old, provide ample opportunities to explore “found sounds” materials. This includes pots, spoons, pans, and metal and wooden bowls. Give children the freedom to make sounds from these “instruments” without explaining what or how to explore. Engage the children by taking turns playing the instruments with them. This helps create a critical playful, and instrument turn-taking environment. When the children are allowed to make sounds from different objects (non-musical or musical), they are allowed to explore their imaginations.

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