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Heart rhythm plate
Decorate a plate with hearts and tap a gentle rhythm.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A plain paper plate, a folded towel, and large child-appropriate crayons.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Let's make it happen
- Draw hearts or other favorite shapes on the underside of the plate and color them.
- Turn the plate upside down on a folded towel. Tap gently with fingertips and listen to the sound.
- Take turns tapping a short pattern and answering it. Try two taps and a pause, then invent another pattern.
Adult stays beside the child. Keep sounds comfortable, stop if the child prefers quiet, and collect torn paper afterward.