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 an awareness of a rhythmic pattern

 the feeling sensation of the vibrations produced when tapping on the various objects

 eye-hand coordination

 an awareness of different sounds

 free exploration

Obtain a large empty tin can such as the one used in week 17. Use a wooden spoon or a stick and tap on the plastic lid at the top of the can. Develop the rhythmic 1-2, 1-2 pattern as you tap on the can with the wooden spoon or stick.

Encourage the baby to use the wooden spoon or stick and copy your tapping pattern. It may be necessary for you to help the baby hold the spoon or stick to tap on the plastic lid of the can. Count out the rhythmic pattern,‘1-2’as you tap. Continue to do this until the baby loses interest. Repeat later at other times. Eventually the baby will be able to tap on the can independently, but not necessarily with the rhythmic pattern.

At another time during the week, assemble a shoe box, a stuffed paper bag, a magazine, a piece of wood and various other similar items for the baby to tap on and listen for the different sounds. Place them in a row and encourage the baby to explore each object. Then allow him to tap on each object with his hands. With your help, the baby can hold the wooden spoon or stick and tap on the various objects. The different sounds will serve to interest and entertain him briefly. Remember that a baby’s attention span is very short. However, through this experience, he will learn to touch, hold, move and make sounds with the various objects. If the rhythmic pattern is repeated often enough, the baby will learn to tap out one of his own.