​​​​​​​​​​​​Materials: None.

STEP 1

Make silly faces with your child. Then, encourage your child to make faces with you.

STEP 2​

Label and describe the facial expressions and what they mean: happy, sad, disappointed, excited, silly, bored, afraid, etc.

STEP 3

Talk about things that could make you feel happy, sad, disappointed, excited, silly, bored, afraid, etc.

MAKE IT EASIER:

Only focus on two facial features: happy and sad.

EXTEND THE LEARNING:

  • Read a book or magazine about feelings and point out various facial expressions.
  • Talk about your feelings throughout your day. Express how and why you are feeling a certain way.

​WHAT IS MY CHILD LEARNING?

Your child is learning that making music is a fun way to play. This helps their brain and body grow as they learn how to compare sounds.​​​​

WHY?​

Your child learns best by playing! Keeping a steady beat helps your child learn how to identify different sounds and rhythms. This helps their brain learn early math concepts like counting, size, and frequency.


adult making a funny face at child