, LSP1501 Assignment 8 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 5 September 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
SECTION A: MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Name two ways toddlers develop their musical skills
according to researchers
Through listening and imitation
Toddlers develop musical skills by actively listening to sounds,
rhythms, and melodies in their environment and attempting to
imitate them. For example, they might hum along to a tune,
clap in response to a beat, or copy a teacher’s singing.
According to research, early exposure to varied sounds
strengthens auditory discrimination, which is the ability to
differentiate between pitches, tones, and rhythms.
Through movement and play
Music and movement are closely linked in toddler
development. Toddlers often respond to music with natural
body movements such as swaying, tapping feet, or dancing.
This playful engagement allows them to internalize rhythm and
timing while also coordinating motor skills. Researchers
emphasize that playful interaction with instruments (such as
shaking a rattle or tapping a drum) enhances fine and gross
motor development alongside musical awareness.
1.2 Evaluation of music
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 5 September 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
SECTION A: MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Name two ways toddlers develop their musical skills
according to researchers
Through listening and imitation
Toddlers develop musical skills by actively listening to sounds,
rhythms, and melodies in their environment and attempting to
imitate them. For example, they might hum along to a tune,
clap in response to a beat, or copy a teacher’s singing.
According to research, early exposure to varied sounds
strengthens auditory discrimination, which is the ability to
differentiate between pitches, tones, and rhythms.
Through movement and play
Music and movement are closely linked in toddler
development. Toddlers often respond to music with natural
body movements such as swaying, tapping feet, or dancing.
This playful engagement allows them to internalize rhythm and
timing while also coordinating motor skills. Researchers
emphasize that playful interaction with instruments (such as
shaking a rattle or tapping a drum) enhances fine and gross
motor development alongside musical awareness.
1.2 Evaluation of music
