Music in Early Childhood Education: An Introduction for Early Childhood Educators and Parents

Music in Early Childhood Education: An Introduction for Early Childhood Educators and Parents
ISBN-10
1093877804
ISBN-13
9781093877809
Category
Early childhood education
Pages
284
Language
English
Published
2020
Author
Joanne Greata

Description

This text explains research-based information regarding the importance of and ways to musically nurture young children. Students learn to plan developmentally appropriate activities based upon the unique characteristics of every early childhood age and stage. Students, parents and caregivers are provided are provided activity examples of singing, moving, listening and playing music with and for young children at all stages, including the prenatal stage. Appendices include additional activities, instructions for playing and tuning an autoharp, and musical terms. The author's goal is to help all early childhood caregivers and parents, including those with no music education, feel more comfortable and competent to fulfill the important role of musically nurturing young children and leading them to a creative expression for life.

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