188 Pages
by
Routledge
188 Pages
by
Routledge
188 Pages
by
Routledge
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Music in the Early Years is for teachers working across the 3 to 8 age phase who want to make music integral to the life of the nursery and early years classroom. Music has often been taught as if it were different, something outside the mainstream curriculum, with teaching approaches quite at odds with early years work. This book takes children's development as its basis and works towards... Read more
1. Planning for Early Years Music 2. Playing Games 3. Talking about Music 4. Music through Movement 5. Early Stages in Composing 6. Investigating Music 7. Notating 8. Music for Voice 9. Music with Instruments 10. Assessment Points 11. Books and Resources
Biography
Joanna Glover, Susan Young
'The page layouts are clear and easy to read, the use of bullet points enabling easy reference. The chapter headings appear instantly relevant for the class teacher and the use of photographs at the beginning of each chapter adds to the books appeal ... This is a thoroughly accessible book and one which all those involved in music education, both in school and education departments, will find a useful addition to their curriculum libraries. I'm sure that my students will pounce on it!' - Early Years
'This book is an important addition to the musical literature for the three to eight age range ... due to the strong music education philosophy which is consistent with early childhood development, the accessible style and the attractive layout, this book will prove a very valuable resource to all adults working in early years contexts.' - Music Education Research
