Experiences in movement & music : birth to age 8 /
Experiences in movement and music Movement & music
Rae Pica.
- Fourth edition.
- xix, 348 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Revised edition of: Experiences in movement.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Movement's role in child development -- Movement's role in musical and creative development -- Child development characteristics and their impact on the movement program -- Content of the movement program -- Lesson planning -- The when, where, and what of movement sessions -- Choosing and using music -- Teaching methods -- Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment -- Movement across the curriculum -- Using movement and music for transitions -- Bringing movement education outdoors -- Appendix 1: Appropriate practices in movement programs for children ages 3-5 -- Appendix 2 : Sources and resources
"EXPERIENCES IN MUSIC AND MOVEMENT helps you develop a movement-oriented setting for teaching children ages birth to eight years. In addition to providing a complete, ready-to-implement movement program, the author presents techniques for weaving movement and music into your day and across your curriculum. Ample resources and appendices include websites and other sources for ordering music, instruments, equipment, and props, and more."--Publisher description.