Learning

Rock and sing row, row, row your boat

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
5 min
Location
At home
Category
Learning
Type
Activity

How to try it

Sit facing your toddler with your feet together and hold their hands. Rock gently forward and back as you sing, and slow down or speed up so they can feel the change in the tune.

Materials

No special materials listed.

Safety note

Rock gently, keep hold of both hands, and sit on a soft surface.

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Why it matters

Moving to a steady beat helps your toddler feel the rhythm of a song and take turns in a shared game.

Benefit

Songs and rhymes

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