100 Years of Music in NAEYC
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Music plays an important role in young children’s development and learning. In addition to providing joy, creativity, and meaning making (Salvador 2019), researchers have linked it to self-regulation, social and emotional development, and language and literacy for both mono- and multilingual learners (Kirby et al. 2023). It is part of a developmentally appropriate curriculum when thoughtfully introduced into play and instructional activities (Salvador 2019; NAEYC 2020). Music can also help advance equity in that it is an integral part of different cultures and ethnic identities (NAEYC 2019) and allows both children and teachers to share their backgrounds and experiences (Niland & Holland 2019). Yet even with these important benefits, researchers have expressed a need for strengthening educators’ preparation in music-related experiences and education (see Bautista et al. 2022).
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Holly Carrell Moore, PhD, is an educational technologist for Eanes ISD, in Austin, Texas. Holly supports teachers integrating developmentally appropriate technology in classroom curriculum and conducts research on multiple aspects of children’s play and learning. [email protected]