Magic Wand Waving

Movement activities with props help children develop body awareness and coordination while expressing themselves creatively.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairytales
• Learning area: Music & Movement
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Develops gross motor skills through arm movements
• Introduces rhythm and musical patterns
• Encourages creative expression through movement

Materials

• Ribbon wands (short ribbons on safe handles)
• Sparkly fabric streamers
• Gentle instrumental music
• Drum or tambourine for rhythm

Instructions

Give each child a ribbon wand or streamer. Play gentle music and demonstrate waving the wand in different ways—up high, down low, in circles, side to side. Use a drum to create simple rhythms for children to follow. Encourage phrases like 'Wave your magic wand!' and 'Make a circle in the air!' For infants, gently wave the wand while they watch the movement.

Educator tip

Ensure wands have soft, flexible handles and ribbons are securely attached to prevent choking hazards.

Assessment

Note children's ability to follow movement cues, their rhythm awareness, and their creative variations in waving patterns.

More from Fairytales

• Royal Dress-Up Time
• Sparkle Sensory Bottles
• Princess and Prince Fingerplays
• Royal Ball Dancing
• Friendly Dragon Puppets
• Magic Potion Sensory Play
• Dragon Egg Hunt
• Dragon Roar Song