Wee Inspirations

Sing Sing Sing

  1. The Basic Idea

    In the show, Dot, Dash, and Minim sang the babies’ names using three different notes. Explore different sounds using musical instruments at home, Don’t have any? You can also explore with everyday objects—anything that makes a sound can become part of your musical play.

  2. Over to you, wee one

    For young babies, singing their name for them can be a great way to build their sense of self – leave a pause so they have a chance to respond or join in. If your wee one makes a sound back to you, repeat it back to them! Your wee one will feel listened to and understood.

  3. Cheeky Bonuses

    • Language development
    • Singing proven to reduce stress
    • Emotional literacy

  4. Variations

    • Sing about whatever you’re doing – putting the washing on, climbing the stairs.
    • Sing questions and see if you get answers sung back to you

  5. And Remember...

    It doesn’t need to be perfect; you don’t need to sound like and move like Beyonce, and it doesn’t matter if things don’t go quite according to plan! It’s the process of creating and having fun together that is the most important.