Music
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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 monthly 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
Music Play: Creating Centers for Musical Exploration
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