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Instrument pathway

Found Sound

Choose one safe movement or object sound, repeat it twice, then change one variable.

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Practice focusbody and found sound

paper rustle, cup tap, rice shaker, spoon ring

Body and material labmovement or material evidence

Hear one Found Sound sound, move or point to the contrast, then stop with a gentle completion cue.

Ages 2-4Ages 5-6Ages 7-9

Tutor focusnotice material, size, and attack as sound variables

Invite a safe listen-move choice and name one Found Sound contrast without scoring accuracy.

Source context

Use caregiver-safe object guidance when real objects are involved; generated sounds stay available when objects are not.

Visible theoryMaterial vibration makes color

Timbre is not decoration; it is visible material, size, and motion.

vibrating body

middle rangebalanced decay

Source modelMaterial vibration nodes

The strike starts the material vibrating.

This teaches vibration mechanics without claiming a specific performance tradition.

size / tine lengthgesture energyring / stop

strike / pluck gestureMaterial science, geometry, texture words, and pattern math become audible.

Theory claimmiddle range; balanced decay.

Lesson goals1 of 3

Age-tier activity matrix3 guided stations

Each station carries a tutor move, evidence signal, parent-safe summary, cue, haptic cue, image, and sound-asset readiness.

Guided lesson ladderFound Sound Ages 2-4 studio | 5 min

Hear one found sound sound, connect it to a safe movement or choice, and stop with a clear ending cue.

Transfer focusSound-to-action matching, listening safety, and supported start/stop awareness through found sound.

Assessment evidenceCount success when the learner can notice one found sound contrast and respond with a safe movement, point, or stop cue.

Accessibility fallbackOffer low-volume playback, point-or-touch response, adult modeling, and no-performance alternatives when found sound participation needs to stay light.

Family-safe summaryLearner explored one found sound sound and responded with a safe movement or listening choice.

BeforeChoose one safe found sound listening job with an adult: hear, point, move, or stop.

DuringTry one short sound or movement, then pause before repeating.

AfterName one sound difference with a word, gesture, picture, or caregiver echo.

Strategy choiceshear, point, move, stop

Hear contrastHear one found sound sound before moving or pointing.Learner noticed one found sound sound contrast.

Move or pointMove, point, or tap when the sound changes.Learner responded to the sound cue with support.

Stop and finishStop when the ending cue lands.Learner recognized the end of the station.

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