Music and Singing in the Early Years: A Guide to Singing with Young Children

Music and singing are essential for children's learning and development. This how-to guide provides practical tips, ideas, and information on integrating musical activities in the early years curriculum and environment. It also explains musical concepts and offers resources for music-making. It is essential reading for all early years practitioners looking to improve their musical understanding and plan successful activities with young children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 106 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Music and singing are essential components of children's lives, providing a remarkable platform for promoting their learning and development. This comprehensive how-to guide is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance musical understanding and empower practitioners in designing and delivering successful and enjoyable musical activities across a variety of early years settings.

The book delves into the realm of singing and children's musical learning, focusing on the diverse stages of development. By offering practical tips, ideas, and information on integrating musical activities into the early years curriculum and environment, it aims to demystify music and provide clear explanations of musical concepts.

Chapters in the book cover a range of topics, including vocal strategies and development, the use of song, rhyme, and movement, integrating instrumental accompaniments, observation and assessment, planning and delivery, and resources for music making. Each chapter is carefully crafted to offer comprehensive guidance and support to early years practitioners seeking to improve their musical understanding and create engaging musical experiences for young children.

Whether you are a teacher, early years educator, or caregiver, Music and Singing in the Early Years is an indispensable resource for enhancing your musical knowledge and skills. By incorporating the principles and practices outlined in this book, you can foster young children's musical development, promote their creativity, and create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters lifelong love for music.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 148 x 209 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138233232