IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC & MOVEMENT IN

EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Alexie White

Importance of Music and Movement in Early Childhood ■ Early Childhood isn't just counting and saying the alphabet. ■ Music and dance also play a big role in how a child learns and grow.■ It’s important to incorporate music and movement into early

childhood education.■ This helps young children with their development in social interaction

and language growth.

Brain Development

■ Stated by the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association, there are 85 percent of brain development that happens by the age of 3.

■ It’s important for children to grow learning specific activities that helps with their developemnt

■ Example of a child’s brain on Music:

Language Development

■ Music has a tempo that also teaches young children songs with rhythms and beats.

■ Learning the rhythm of a song helps speaking and improve their communication skills.

Types of Music

■ There are different types of music and movement activities that can be used to teach children.

■ Songs that involve action such as playing a instrument or doing hand gestures.

■ Singing songs while doing activities while cleaning up, getting ready for centers, or just getting the children to settle down.

Hyberlink Page

■ Standards for Dance in Early Childhood– http://www.ndeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=893257&module_id=

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