2. Overview All humans are born with an innate capability for music That capability is influenced by the music system of the culture in which the child is born Music is a language, a means of communication A developmentally appropriate classroom will weave music and movement into the daily curriculum In young children, music and movement are intertwined
3. Music and Creative Movement Education Children learn best by acting on what they experience Music and movement activities nurture the development of minds, bodies, emotions, and language
4. Effect of Music and Movement on Domains Music and movement activities: Encourage physical development The importance of play The importance of recess Incorporate intellectual growth Involve listening Provide socially and emotionally responsive activities Cultivate musical language development Stimulate children’s creativity and uniqueness
5. Large and Small Muscle Development and Physical Fitness Requires indoor and outdoor activities Motor development Large muscle development Small muscle development Physical fitness
6. Types of Movement Locomotor movement (movement in space) Moving the whole body from one place to another Nonlocomotor movement (movement in place) Feet remain stationary while other parts of the body move Manipulative movement Gross motor movements involving force imparted to or received from objects, or any gross motor skill in which an object is involved Kinesthetic
11. Other Musical Experiences Chants, nursery rhymes, folk music Popular music, show tunes, country tunes Patriotic music Seasonal music Music for dancing and marching Rock, jazz, blues, hip-hop Gradually introduce heavily orchestrated music Guard against sound pollution
13. Sequence of Introducing Musical Sounds and Instruments Introduce recordings children can sway to Have children clap to rhythm Use wind chimes Use music boxes Introduce instruments one at a time Have children play in groups Use jingle bells Have children discriminate between sounds
14. Making Musical Instruments Drums Tambourine Wood-block tambourine Sandpaper blocks Shakers Wind chimes Nail scraper Shoe box guitar Flute
15. Storing and Caring for Instruments Instruments are not to be used as toys Instruments are not to be used as weapons
16. Music and Movement Environments Numerous music and movement activities should be provided Consider sound levels Classrooms should be arranged to accommodate music and movement Incorporate books
17. Music and Movement Activities Simon Says Move the body Poem, music, and movement Obstacle course Beanbags Move with scarves
18. Tips for Teachers Connect to other curriculum areas Include at least two movement and music activities each week Use a variety of approaches for including music and movement Introduce children to different styles of music Include families Rotate the instruments inside and outside Establish rules for handling and storing instruments
19. Developmentally Appropriate and Multicultural/Anti-Bias Activities Expose children to music of their cultures Expose children to music of other cultures Use dance as a multicultural activity
