| Basic | |
| Age: 4-6 | |
| 3-4 sessions of approx. 20 min | |
| Children explore how joy sounds, collect real sounds, and create simple melodies or drawings inspired by joyful moments. | |
| Self-regulation Wellbeing Growth mindset | |
| Art Outdoors Parents | |
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The activity is based on the child's background knowledge of the emotion joy (happiness). Make sure that everybody understands the word and the emotion.
Begin by gathering the children and asking them to imagine how joy might sound. Encourage them to share their own ideas - such as laughter, shouting "yay!", clapping, or singing. Write or draw their ideas on a prepared poster so their thoughts are visible to everyone.
Suggest using a voice recorder or phone to record moments of joy during the day. These could be sounds from playing on the playground, sledding in the snow, or celebrating small successes.
Later, listen to the recordings together and talk about what the children hear.
Write or draw their shared ideas on a second poster to capture the "Sound of Joy".
Give the children simple musical instruments like Boomwhackers or chimes. Invite each child to create a short melody that reminds them of joy.
Children don’t need any musical training. They can also draw their melody on paper using colored circles that match the colors of the instruments. This makes the activity inclusive and creative, regardless of musical ability.
Come together as a group and reflect on how joy can look, sound, and feel different for everyone. Celebrate the children’s ideas and their personal joyful sounds and melodies.
Invite parents to a Concert of Joy, where children play their melodies!
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