Pour varying amounts of water into each glass, increasing the water level so that the last glass contains the most water. Use food coloring to create a rainbow effect. Place the glasses in a tub to avoid spills. Show children how to tap the glasses gently with a spoon to hear higher and lower notes. Ask them to predict how the sound will be affected by the different amounts of water.
Children can then make wonderful water music.
Family Connection Have family members come in and teach the group a song that was popular when they were children.