Drum Beat Gathering

Materials

large drum or drums

plastic child-safe hammers

Instructions

1. Go for a walk with the toddlers around the room.2. Find an object for which there is an exact or similar match within theroom, for example, a block, a book, a window, a chair, or a light switch.3. Point to the object and say, "Let's find another one just like this." If theobject is small enough to move, bring it with you on the search.4. Help the children look for the match. When they find a match,encourage them to compare the two objects.

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