Early Childhood Music Materials

Author : Natalie Sarrazin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942341709

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Music and the Child by Natalie Sarrazin Pdf

Children are inherently musical. They respond to music and learn through music. Music expresses children's identity and heritage, teaches them to belong to a culture, and develops their cognitive well-being and inner self worth. As professional instructors, childcare workers, or students looking forward to a career working with children, we should continuously search for ways to tap into children's natural reservoir of enthusiasm for singing, moving and experimenting with instruments. But how, you might ask? What music is appropriate for the children I'm working with? How can music help inspire a well-rounded child? How do I reach and teach children musically? Most importantly perhaps, how can I incorporate music into a curriculum that marginalizes the arts?This book explores a holistic, artistic, and integrated approach to understanding the developmental connections between music and children. This book guides professionals to work through music, harnessing the processes that underlie music learning, and outlining developmentally appropriate methods to understand the role of music in children's lives through play, games, creativity, and movement. Additionally, the book explores ways of applying music-making to benefit the whole child, i.e., socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively, and linguistically.

Author : Donna Wood
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999-11-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457496801

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Move, Sing, Listen, Play (Revised) by Donna Wood Pdf

This textbook offers various methods by which young children can be stimulated to discover music through personal experience. Movement activities, the sound and rhythms of speech, singing and the playing of musical instruments are all incorporated to teach the elements of music. Methods and materials are designed for children from birth to six years of age.

Author : Alison M. Reynolds,Edwin E. Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Early childhood education
ISBN : 1579990274

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Music Play by Alison M. Reynolds,Edwin E. Gordon Pdf

Children are naturally fascinated with sound and movement play as they teach themselves how to function in the world. Every child has the potential to learn music. Without early, sequential music development guidance, however, the potential for true music understanding and enjoyment is left underdeveloped among most children. This music series, based on A Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children and years of practical and experimental research, is designed to assist teachers, parents, and caregivers of newborn and young children in the development of basic music skills such as singing, rhythm chanting, and moving. By using this compilation of music and movement activities you will discover the pure delight of playing music and movement games with children. You will learn how to provide a rich music environment for them, how to listen and understand the sounds they make, and how to reinforce each child's music and movement creativity through imitation and improvisation using audiation, the ability each of us has to think music.

Author : Barbara Andress
Publisher : Holt McDougal
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031499986

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Music Experiences in Early Childhood by Barbara Andress Pdf

SUMMARY: A sequential program of music experiences for young children which embodies a hands-on approach to the learning of concepts basic to the understanding of music.

Author : Suzanne L. Burton,Cynthia Crump Taggart
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607093220

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Learning from Young Children by Suzanne L. Burton,Cynthia Crump Taggart Pdf

In early childhood, the most important period of learning and human development, young children often achieve developmental milestones in a short time. Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music presents research on the importance of fostering musical growth during this period. These studies discuss: · applying brain research to young children's musical growth · music in the home and child-care contexts · musical characteristics of the young child · language acquisition as a lens on music learning · music as a foundation for communication · parental conceptions of the role of music in early childhood · music as a pathway for building community · using music to elicit vocalizations in children with special needs With research designs ranging from statistical, mixed methods, survey, content analysis, and case study, to philosophical inquiry, this book will help practitioners base their practice in research and offers a wide range of information for scholars and researchers studying early childhood music learning and development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : R & L Education
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015057511076

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Designing Music Environments for Early Childhood by Anonim Pdf

A compilation of methods, ideas, and suggestions for creating special places to encourage music making by young children. Developed by early childhood music experts over years of experience and research, the suggestions also offer ways to effectively explore the Prekindergarten Music Education Standards.

Author : Carolynn Lindeman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317346371

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Musical Children, CD by Carolynn Lindeman Pdf

Musical Children: Engaging Children in Musical Experiences by Carolyn Lindeman is the only text that focuses on the teaching of preschool and kindergarten students and the important role music plays in a their educations and lives. Music educators are increasingly recognizing the importance of teaching musical skills as early as the preschool years. This book presents the latest research emphasizing real life applications so that teachers can achieve their goal of creating more musically creative children. The book presents 25 strategies for engaging children who are learning music based on the latest Music Educators National Conference (MENC) standards. It includes reproducible student activity charts, a song selection of 40 notated melodies, a collection of chants, and resource materials for any new teacher to reference. Musical Children is not only an excellent text in any Music Education classroom, but an excellent resource for any preschool or kindergarten teacher. Written by a leading authority on early childhood music education, the text will be used in courses on Elementary Methods and Fundamentals of Music Education. Audio-CD not for sale. Available for instructors upon request from Sales office

Author : Jean Van't Hul
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781611807202

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The Artful Parent by Jean Van't Hul Pdf

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Author : Sarah H. Watts
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351709132

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World Music Pedagogy, Volume I: Early Childhood Education by Sarah H. Watts Pdf

World Music Pedagogy, Volume I: Early Childhood Education is a resource for music educators to explore the intersection of early childhood music pedagogy and music in cultural contexts across the world. Focusing on the musical lives of children in preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 (ages birth to 7 years), this volume provides an overview of age-appropriate world music teaching and learning encounters that include informal versus formal teaching approaches and a selection of musical learning aids and materials. It implements multimodal approaches encompassing singing, listening, movement, storytelling, and instrumental performance. As young children are enculturated into their first family and neighborhood environments, they can also grow into ever-widening concentric circles of cultural communities through child-centered encounters in music and the related arts, which can serve as a vehicle for children to know themselves and others more deeply. Centered around playful engagement and principles of informal instruction, the chapters reveal techniques and strategies for developing a child’s musical and cultural knowledge and skills, with attention to music’s place in the development of young children. This volume explores children’s perspectives and capacities through meaningful (and fun!) engagement with music.

Author : John Martin Feierabend
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Children's songs
ISBN : 1579995888

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First Steps in Music for Preschool and Beyond by John Martin Feierabend Pdf

Author : Linda Bance
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136657085

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Music for Early Learning by Linda Bance Pdf

Is my singing good enough? What should I do with instruments? How can I create a rich and exciting musical environment which will allow for both child and adult led musical activity? Singing, dancing and music-making comes naturally to young children, but we as adults often lack confidence in our musical ability. This easily accessible book will help you to realise that everyone can be a creative music-maker with young children. It aims to inspire you to take young children’s enthusiasm for music and create a musically rich environment that supports all areas of learning and development and at the same time celebrate music for music’s sake. Packed with activities, songs and musical games, this book includes: Recognising musical development in young children and the benefits of music-making in the early years Advice on inclusive practice Guidance on using musical instruments Ways to develop your own musicality Help with planning and assessment Chapters linking musical activities to each area of learning and development How to create a balance between adult-led and child-initiated activities Music for Early Learning also includes downloadable resources containing 23 songs and listening activities linked to each area of development which can be used as a standalone resource or alongside the music manuscript and Guitar and Ukulele tabs provided, as well as lyrics to each of the songs. This practical text will help you to realise the wonderful opportunities that music can offer young children and is an ideal resource for Early Years Practitioners, Early Years consultants and trainnee teachers, as well as those on Nursery Nursing and Childcare courses at Further and Higher education levels.

Author : Maureen Harris
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781607090632

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Music and the Young Mind by Maureen Harris Pdf

Maureen Harris has written an early childhood music program that is easily incorporated into the classroom routine. Written for the early childhood educator-experienced or trainee, musician or nonmusician_this book describes a music-enriched environment for teaching the whole child. Now educators can put research into practice and benefit from the wealth of knowledge and research acquired over the centuries on the power of music. With easy-to-follow lesson plans, sing-along CDs (sung in a suitable pitch for the young child), and supporting literature, educators can gain musical confidence as they explore research on child development, learn how to create a music-enriched environment and build musical confidence, see a curriculum time-frame, and follow lesson plans with ideas for further musical creativity and exploration. In addition, the multicultural section shows how to set up an early childhood music setting that maximizes the benefits of a variety of cultural values and practices. As you read this book you will begin to see music as a biological human need, an incredible vehicle for enhancing intelligence, and a means to connecting and uniting people around the world.

Author : Zoe Greenhalgh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315309996

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Music and Singing in the Early Years by Zoe Greenhalgh Pdf

Music and singing are an inherent part of children’s lives and offer a wonderful opportunity to promote young children’s learning and development. This how-to guide is full of useful information to support musical understanding and assist practitioners in developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in planning and leading successful and enjoyable musical activities in a range of early years settings. Focusing on the role of singing and children’s musical learning at various stages of development, Music and Singing in the Early Years aims to demystify music by providing practical tips, ideas and information on the integration of musical activities in the early years curriculum and environment, and provides clear explanations of musical concepts. Chapters consider topics such as: vocal strategies and development using song, rhyme and movement integrating instrumental accompaniments observation and assessment planning and delivery resources for music making. This book is essential reading for all early years practitioners looking to improve their musical understanding and plan successful musical activities with young children.

Author : Berenice Nyland,Aleksandra Acker,Jill Ferris,Jan Deans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317805205

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Musical Childhoods by Berenice Nyland,Aleksandra Acker,Jill Ferris,Jan Deans Pdf

Musical Childhoods is a culmination of more than a decade of research driven by the fact that music has been neglected in early childhood programs in favour of literacy and numeracy. Recent research has identified a connection between academic performance and musical programs and this has given music a renewed status in many schools. This book promotes the idea of children’s competence in the use of the language of music and argues that all children have a right to participate in musical discovery and celebrates children’s engagement with meaningful and disparate experiences in music. Written by leading practitioners and researchers in the field, this book seeks to reaffirm children’s communicative competence when exposed to high quality musical experience, provide new perspectives on children’s ability to engage with music in many diverse forms and explore and promote the role of the musician as an artist and teacher. The book is structured into three parts: The theoretical overview The children, the musicians and the music The research through the eyes of the protagonist and looking into the future Early childhood students, researchers and academics with a specific interest in music and musicality will find this an insightful read.

Author : Joanne Greata
Publisher : Delmar Thomson Learning
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015064146247

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An Introduction to Music in Early Childhood Education by Joanne Greata Pdf

This text prepares childcare providers to meet the responsibility of musically nurturing young children. After being led to understand the importance of musically nurturing children in this age group, students are taught to nurture children at various stages in early childhood. The unique developmental characteristics of these stages are examined and are the basis upon which activities are planned. Specific activity examples are given that help the student learn to sing, move, play and listen to music with young children. In addition to the main text, a supplement helps the student gain an understanding of basic musical elements and terms. This is meant to help students feel more comfortable with music, so they are not hesitant to lead children in the discovery of this creative expression.