Put quiet options inside the music celebration plan

A picture score or silent gesture pattern can sit alongside gentle percussion from the start. Present these as equally legitimate contributions, rather than making someone request a separate activity after sound-making has become the only valued option.

Present visual and silent options alongside sound-making choices from the beginning. Quiet participation should be part of the design rather than a fallback.

Offer the participation choices before starting

Explain options. Create a short pattern. Share in a chosen form.

A silent gesture score can join the event alongside gentle percussion.

Sound participation remains optional. Are quiet choices equally valued?

Use a paper composition station.

Resources

• Activity Setup Checklist — Write the selected event activity, materials and participation choices in the editable setup checklist.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality
• United Nations — international days and weeks

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