An Introduction to Music in Early Childhood Education (Paperback)

by Joanne D Greata (Author)

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The author’s writing style is good in the accompanying rationale.

Product Description
This is the perfect book for those who want to understand why musical nurturing is important in children aged birth to eight years and how this can be accomplished in an easy and fun manner. Specific activities instruct the reader on singing, moving, playing and listening to music with young children. Supplemental material on understanding basic musical elements and terms gives the reader a comfort level if this subject is new to them.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766863034
• ISBN-13: 978-0766863033
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #311,650 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source for parents and early childhood educators, February 24, 2007

By	Cheryl "Cheryl" (Minneola, FL USA) - See all my reviews

As a future educator I believe this book is an excellent source for anyone who has or teaches children. The terminology is easy to follow and the whole layout of the book is great. It not only gives you wonderful ideas on using music with your child but it shows you. I believe the revised edition should include prenatal music nurturing as a chapter and not just an appendix in the back along with a CD of some of the recordings. This is definitely a book I will use over and over again. I recommend this book 100%.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book full of wonderful information, February 23, 2007

By	Sue - See all my reviews

I am currently using this book in an Early Childhood Music class in Clermont, FL. This book is full of countless ideas for using music with young children. It is written in terminology that is easy to read and understand. I also believe that prenatal chapter needs to be included since music starts before birth, and a CD with examples of the music for the labs would be very helpful for those that are not taking the class. I have recommended this book to parents with young children.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book, January 5, 2007

By	Cathy "Cathy" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

I used this book for a class so it was a required buy. I was happy when I realized it would be a book that I will be using for reference in the future and not another wasted buy.