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Music With the Under Fours

By Susan Young

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0415287065, 9780415287067
Open Library ID
OL10188233M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1830572 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
152\150
Topic
Art Music: Guitar
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The importance and value of music in the care and education of very young children is increasingly recognised. This book looks closely at early musical development and how this translates into ways of supporting the musical activity of babies, toddlers and young children, keeping in mind the diversity of preschool work. Key topics include: pre- and post-natal musical experience musical parenting lullabies and play songs baby music sessions toddlers' music play songs, musical games and other activities young children's singing  music play with instruments listening working with adults to develop musical opportunities. This text provides a valuable synthesis of recent thinking in this area, as well as practical suggestions for fostering creativity through musical activities. An original and inspiring book which will be welcomed by anyone responsible for the care and education of preschool children.

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