Instrumental Activity Book - Ding Dong

The "Ding Dong" activity book provides a playful and engaging way for children to learn rhythm and coordination through music and movement. The book introduces a catchy tune that embeds the phrases 'ding dong' and 'hot dog' within its lyrics, accompanied by simple musical notation. Children are encouraged to sing along, developing their sense of rhythm by nodding their heads to the words 'ding dong' and clapping their hands for 'hot dog'. These actions add a kinesthetic element to the learning experience, making it more memorable and fun for young learners.

Further expanding on the basic song, the book suggests a non-instrumental game where children enhance their actions by panting on 'hot dog' and mimicking the motion of pulling a bell rope for 'ding dong'. For an instrumental activity, the children are divided into two groups, each assigned different percussion instruments such as claves and shakers. One group plays their instruments on 'ding dong' while the other plays on 'hot dog'. This can be performed while singing the song out loud, silently thinking the words, or even in complete silence using 'thinking voices', fostering internalisation of the rhythm and promoting musical understanding without vocalisation.