Today we played instruments in a large group.  Each child got to select their own instrument from a pile in the middle of the circle.  Some children enjoyed the experience, while others did not like the loudness of all the instruments playing at once.  Music and movement is an important component of early learning curriculums.  Children love to sing and learn through song. Three years eagerly participate in large and small group activities.  The emphasis in this area is on engagement rather than on mastery of skills and techniques.