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We learn so much when we listen to music. Music inspires creative movement. It calms at rest time. It fosters listening skills. Through music children can learn about patterns. Through singing children learn ryhmes and new vocabulary. 


 

Featured Songs

 
We offer this montly playlist to inspire the many ways you use music with children.


Music and Children's Learning 

 

Browse this selection of articles from Young Children

Patterns of Music: Young Children Learning Mathematics through Beat, Rhythm, and Melody
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Beyond Twinke Twinkle: Using Music with Infants and Toddlers
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Young Children and Movement: The Power of Creative Dance
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Theater, Live Music, and Dance: Taking Children to Live Performances
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Music Play: Creating Centers for Musical Exploration
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Other Resources

Spotlight on Young Children and Creative Arts »


Books and Multimedia on Developmentally Appropriate Practice »


The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning »


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To share with families

Playing with Music at Home 

10 Ways Babies Learn When We Sing to Them

 
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