Dream Pillow—Lesson Three (Sound and Silence)

Giggles and sparkling eyes of playfulness and excitement filled the room today when the silence was broken with reappearing shaking eggs during the song Listen, Listen. During moments like this it’s amazing to see the learning happen.

When we think of music, we think of sound. But music is as much silence as it is sound. Silence in music makes us wait, makes us listen, and gives us time to wonder what’s next. After the silence, our expectations are either confirmed or contradicted. Listen, Listen and games that include elements of sound and silence help develop a life skill of focused attention.

Just like peek-a-boo, a listening game can be played almost anywhere. Keep a rattle, egg shaker, or small interesting sounding toy close by to play at anytime. This week at home watch and “listen” to the learning happen.

I’ll be listening for you next week.