Baby Pine · 0–2 years
Listen, move & respond to sounds
In Sounds Around Us, babies and toddlers explore the world of sound through listening, movement and hands-on play. Children will discover different sounds using simple instruments and sensory objects. They will shake, tap and listen while exploring differences such as loud and soft, and noticing what happens when they create sounds in different ways. Through music, movement and playful listening games, children begin to connect their actions with the sounds they hear. The activities encourage curiosity, concentration and early sensory development in a gentle and age-appropriate environment.
What will children do?
In Sounds Around Us, babies and toddlers explore the world of sound through listening, movement and hands-on play. Children will discover different sounds using simple instruments and sensory objects. They will shake, tap and listen while exploring differences such as loud and soft, and noticing what happens when they create sounds in different ways. Through music, movement and playful listening games, children begin to connect their actions with the sounds they hear. The activities encourage curiosity, concentration and early sensory development in a gentle and age-appropriate environment.
What will children learn?
- By participating in this activity, children are encouraged to:
- 👂 Develop auditory awareness by noticing and responding to different sounds.
- 🔊 Explore loud and soft sounds and begin recognizing differences in volume.
- 🥁 Discover cause and effect by shaking, tapping and moving objects to create sounds.
- 🎵 Develop an early sense of rhythm through music and simple instruments.
- 🕺 Strengthen gross and fine motor skills through movement, grasping, shaking and tapping.
- 🧠 Practice attention and listening during short sound and movement activities.
- 🌱 Build curiosity and confidence through independent sensory exploration.
How the activity works
Predict → Test → Observe → Discuss
Teacher
Fradha Intan Arassah
Lead Educator
What parents should know
This class is designed for children from 0–2 years old, so there is no expectation that every child will participate in every activity in the same way. Younger babies may mainly listen, watch and respond to sounds, while older babies and toddlers may actively shake instruments, move to music and join the listening games. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to stay close and participate with their child. Repeating sounds, copying movements and talking about what your child hears can help strengthen the learning experience. The focus is not on making music “correctly.” Instead, children are given the freedom to explore, listen and discover at their own developmental level. All activities are short, playful and adapted to the attention span and sensory needs of babies and toddlers.