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Supporting Musical Development in the Early Years

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

This important book provides practical guidance for parents, teachers and other early years practitioners who are concerned with young children's musical development. The authors highlight the relationship between music and the development of communication, the expression of emotion and playfulness. They show how these three elements, in conjunction with musical activity and experience, underpin all future learning including the development of language. They go on to explore music as a subject in its own right and its role in supporting other areas of the curriculum.Insights from a wide range of research are presented in a way that makes them accessible to practitioners so that they can be used to inform and develop effective practice. Practitioners and parents are encouraged to have confidence in their own musical ability.The book provides a wide range of practical strategies and activities.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)

Languages

English

ISBN

0335212247

Authors

Linda Pound , Chris Harrison

Publication

2002 Open University Press

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