Brief Description
Animals use their sense of touch to feel the world around them. Use your hands or body to notice a vibration or shake that makes a sound.
How to Talk About This Term with Young Children
For Sound: A sound that happens quickly, with little space between beats or notes. Like when you clap really quickly or hear a drum playing very fast.
For Forces and Motion: Encourage children to notice and explore the speed of moving objects. “How can we make this ball go faster?”
For Living Things: Talk about why some animals move fast while others move slowly. How do their body parts, characteristics, or needs affect their movement? Talk about why some animals move fast while others move slowly. How do their body parts, characteristics, or needs affect their movement?