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1 online resource : text file, PDF |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Musical development; Learning musical skills; The role of singing; Vocal development; Learning to sing; Why sing with young children?; Singing for musical reasons; References; 2 Melodic matters: Singing games and rhymes; Supporting childrenâ#x80;#x99;s musical learning; Voice and ear training; Learning to sing; Solo singing; Developing inner hearing; Relative concepts; Pitch â#x80;#x93; higher/lower; Tempo â#x80;#x93; faster/slower; Dynamics â#x80;#x93; louder/quieter; Finding a voice and learning to sing; Singing with babies |
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Toddlers: finding a singing voice3 to 5 years; References; 3 Rhythmic roots; Rhythmic development; Steady beat (pulse); Developing a sense of steady beat; Ideas for practising steady beat; 1. Speaking and tapping; 2. Singing in time to a regular action; 3. Saying a rhyme to a steady beat, for example:; 4. In other areas of learning; Rhythm; Ideas for practising rhythm; Rest; Ideas for practising rests; Form and structure; Reference; 4 Developing a song; Swing me over the water; Unaccompanied singing with movement; Using Lycra; Using a companion song/rhyme; Other ways to present the song |
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Adding an instrumental accompanimentReferences; 5 Planning and evaluation; Planning individual music sessions; Session features; Planning for music in the wider environment and continuous provision; Working with parents; Planning a music curriculum; Yearly plan (scheme of work); Assessment; Observing childrenâ#x80;#x99;s participation and learning; Frameworks for observation (Young 2003; Pound and Harrison 2003); Reflective evaluation; References; 6 Putting the planning into practice; 1. How complex is the melody to sing?; 2. How difficult are the words to say? |
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3. How many different note lengths are there?4. Is the song â#x80;#x98;fit for purposeâ#x80;#x99;?; Checklist â#x80;#x93; 10 points for successful delivery; 1. Know your material well.; 2. Provide a good example.; 3. How fast?; 4. Donâ#x80;#x99;t sing too loudly.; 5. Use movement.; 6. Think about your verbal and non- verbal prompts.; 7. Repeat as many times as possible; 8. Be positive and playful.; 9. Use of instruments.; 10. Evaluate and adjust both during and after.; Reference; 7 Resources for music making; Lycra; Puppets â#x80;#x93; hand puppet, finger puppets, pop-up puppet; Use of hand puppets; Finger puppets; Pop-up puppet |
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MagicSoft ball; Recorder; Claves; Odds and ends; Floor spots; Musical instruments; â#x80;#x98;Talking pointâ#x80;#x99; voice recorder; References; Glossary; Sources of further information; Index |
| Summary |
"Music and singing are an inherent part of children's lives and offer a wonderful opportunity to promote young children's learning and development. This 'how to' guide is full of useful information to support musical understanding and assist practitioners in developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in planning and leading successful and enjoyable musical activities in a range of early years settings. Focusing on the role of singing and on children's musical learning at various stages of development, Music and Singing in the Early Years aims to demystify music by providing practical tips, ideas and information on ways to integrate musical activities into the early years curriculum and environment, as well as providing clear explanations of musical concepts. Chapters consider topics such as:vocal strategies and developmentusing song, rhyme and movementintegrating instrumental accompanimentsobservation and assessmentplanning and deliveryresources for music making. This book is essential reading for all early years practitioners wanting to improve their musical understanding and plan for successful musical activities with young children."--Provided by publisher |
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Singing -- Instruction and study.
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Early childhood education.
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early childhood education.
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EDUCATION -- Elementary.
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Early childhood education.
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Singing -- Instruction and study.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781315310015 |
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1315310015 |
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