Kitchen Pot Band
1–4 years · 5–15 min · Indoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Pots and pans
- Wooden spoons
- Plastic containers
Steps
- 1Gather safe kitchen items
- 2Show how to drum on pots
- 3Let them bang and make music
- 4Play along with music if desired
Why this works
Loud play releases energy and frustration in an acceptable way.
Try also
- –March around while drumming
- –Try soft vs loud sounds
- –Make a rhythm pattern to copy
Use plastic or lightweight items. Avoid anything that could tip or break.