Supporting Musical Development in the Early Years (Paperback, New edition)

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 which 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. It will show that everyone is capable of enjoying making music with young children and contributing to their future musical development.

General

Imprint:	Open University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Linda Pound • Chris Harrison
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-335-21224-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > Music > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-335-21224-7
Barcode:	9780335212248

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