Help your child recognize and understand how sound is produced and how it sounds using different materials. Sound waves are made by vibrations traveling through different mediums like air, water, and/or objects. Extend your child’s learning by using different types of cooking utensils.

• If needed, provide headphones or earmuffs to dampen sound
• If needed, provide mittens or gloves to dampen vibrations
• Place materials within reach

• Have child’s assistive technology ready and available, including augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) device
• For children with physical disabilities with fine motor/grasping needs, consider using tools/assistive devices (e.g., grabber, reacher, Velcro strap)
• Provide a variety of different-sized pots and pans and cooking utensils (plastic, wood, metal)

• Use a variety of methods of communication (e.g., sign language, gestures) to meaningfully engage children
• Model and demonstrate how to interact with materials
• Allow longer waiting time for child to respond and/or process this activity
• Gradually introduce different types of sounds. Gradually increase the volume of sound.