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Peer reviewedWolf, Jan – Young Children, 2000
Notes that songs can bridge generations, draw students and teachers together, and remain forever in a child's memory. Suggests the following approaches for early childhood educators: sing with children, share favorite songs with students, allow students to sing and share their favorite songs, and do not focus on students' musical memory. (LBT)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Music Appreciation, Music Education, Singing
Peer reviewedWolf, Jan – Young Children, 1994
This article explains how children learn to sing and discusses criteria for selecting songs suitable for young voices. Teachers should begin with the familiar, proceed with what is comfortable, move on to what is functional, and reach out to new ideas. Provides sources for and examples of appropriate records, tapes, songbooks, and story songs.…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Children, Early Childhood Education, Music
Peer reviewedWolf, Jan – Young Children, 1992
Describes the benefits of a curriculum that includes musical experiences. Discusses methods teachers can use to incorporate focused listening, singing accuracy, beat competency, and music appreciation into classroom activities. Suggested records and tapes are listed. (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education, Listening Skills, Music Activities
