They are also in the music box in the room but these ones are just for circle. I got them for the dollar store.
Music is a great addition to circle time. It helps children who have a hard time verbally expressing themselves be loud with the other children and join in with the fun. Something, they may be be able or willing to do when we are singing. It is also a great way to get rid of energy since it takes a lot to shake those shakers hard and fast.
We also use them to practice following instructions. The kids love to shake them so they think it is just a game. Really I am working on them going fast and slow and loud and quiet. I will say an speed or noise level and everyone moves their shaker that way. This helps the kids learn to distinguish between these four extremes.When we are inside we often ask the kids to slow down or quiet down. There are also times when being fast and loud is okay. This game helps the kids recognize these instructions, recognize that sometimes it is time for one and not the others, and learn to follow these instructions when gives.
