Provide sound-producing objects for the child such as cans, cups and a spoon, rattles, crinkle paper. Pick up materials and explore their properties by looking at them and feeling them. Prompt children to make sounds with the object.

Adaptations specific to this investigation are included in the resource.

Minimize extraneous noise to allow children to focus on the sounds being produced during the investigation.

Provide materials like a sock or wrist rattle that children don’t need to grip.

• Gain children’s attention by calling their name, tapping them on the shoulder, etc. before trying to engage them in the activity.
• Provide wait time after modeling noise making.
• Follow children’s interests. If they gravitate towards a specific object, use that object!