Music for Young Children

Offering many ideas and new insights about how to share the joy of music with very young children, this book introduces, explains, and clarifies new techniques, terminology, and concepts through definition and example. It provides song examples, as part of a collection on age-appropriate materials for teachers, as well as sketches, plans and specifications for preparing different types of learning centers. A special "Things to Do" section is included in each chapter, and there are various hands-on resources available throughout the text emphasizing the child's need to explore and to become involved in decision-making play. This book is a wonderful model for educators presenting effective music techniques while focusing on a child-centered approach to learning.