Learning Through Music

04/18/2005

"I always view problems as opportunities in work clothes." - Henry Kaiser

Learning Through Music

In her Exchange article (May, 2000), "Learning Through Music: The Support of Brain Research," Elizabeth Carlton describes the many ways music supports the learning of young children in early childhood programs. According to Carlton, including music as a central element of the curriculum offers these benefits...

* music develops listening skills
* music invites intuitive responses
* music strengthens aural discrimination
* music helps children (and adults) remember
* music helps children sing tunefully
* music helps children speak clearly and pay attention
* music makes transitions in the classroom go smoothily
* music helps children cooperate, think, and problem-solve
* musical instruments provide beginning experiences in pitch, timbre, and texture
* music is fun and fundamental for all children

The entire "Learning Through Music..." article is available on our home page at www.ChildCareExchange.com.

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