Kids Make Music Series: Toddlers Make Music! Ones & Twos!: Book

Parents and early childhood educators often struggle to know where to start with music at home. This book removes that barrier by offering 30+ ready-to-use songs and activities that require no special training or equipment, making meaningful musical interaction feel accessible and natural.

Warm, playful, and unhurried. The songs and activities invite giggling, exploration, and simple repetition, creating moments of joy and connection between adult and child. Music becomes woven into the everyday rather than separate from it.

Parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators working with toddlers ages one and two. This book serves families who want to incorporate music into daily routines and learning center programs without needing prior musical experience or access to instruments.

• Sing the songs multiple times throughout the week so your toddler becomes familiar with the melodies and begins to anticipate familiar phrases.
• Pair the activities with simple movements or gestures that invite your toddler to participate physically alongside the music.
• Follow your child's lead on pacing and repetition; toddlers often want to hear the same song several times in a row, which builds confidence and retention.
• Use household objects, toys, or your voice to create sounds that complement the activities, turning music-making into a collaborative exploration rather than a performance.

Use this book as the foundation for music time in toddler classrooms, pairing songs with circle time, transitions, and sensory exploration. Parents can also take activities home to extend learning between classroom visits, creating continuity between school and home musical experiences.

• Listening and attention to sound and music
• Responding to rhythm through movement and gesture
• Building vocabulary through song and repetition
• Developing gross and fine motor skills alongside musical activities
• Social connection and turn-taking in musical play