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Music and Movement Activities Books

Movement Matters by Katy Bowman
Call Number: 615.82 BOW
ISBN: 9781943370047
Publication Date: 2016-11-30
Early Elementary Children Moving and Learning by Rae Pica A complete movement curriculum for early elementary children Physical education is a critical part of early learning. Movement experiences exercise the whole body--including the mind--and can help children develop a lifetime desire for health and fitness and success in all areas of academic learning. With more than 100 developmentally appropriate physical activities, this curriculum promotes children's participation in and enjoyment of creative movement that is inclusive, active, and fun. Everything you need to get started is here, including: An introduction to implementing physical education into your curriculum An explanation of the ways creative movement supports children's physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and creative development Tips to create a positive learning environment, suggestions for adding equipment to activities, simple questions to evaluate whether or not the children are meeting the activity's objective, and information on how the activities meet early learning standards outlined by NAEYC and AAHPERD A wide variety of activities--plus extensions and adaptations for children with special needs--falling under five categories: openers and closers, basic movement, cooperative activities, educational gymnastics, and rhythm and dance Curriculum Connectors that identify each activity's correlation with content learning areas A CD filled with original music to add joy and energy to the activities
Call Number: 372.868 PIC
ISBN: 9781605542690
Publication Date: 2014-04-08
Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Moving and Learning by Rae Pica
Call Number: 372.868 PIC
ISBN: 9781605542713
Publication Date: 2014-03-17
Books in Motion by Julie Dietzel-Glair
Call Number: 027.62 GLA
ISBN: 9781555708566
Publication Date: 2013-04-09

Music and Movement Activities Journals

The Benefits of Music and Movement in Early Mathematics
Music and movement is one of the element commonly used in the teaching and learning process in preschool. The purpose of this case study is to explore the use of the music and movement element in the teaching of mathematics in preschool. Purposive sampling was used in the qualitative study. Four teachers from four preschools were selected as participants for this study.
Moving to the Beat: Using Music, Rhythm, and Movement to Enhance Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Classrooms
Differences in early self-regulation skills contribute to disparities in success in early learning and school transition, as well as in childhood well-being. Self-regulation refers to managing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral processes that are conducive to positive adjustment and social relationships. Researchers have identified that various domains of learning and development are enhanced by musical training, and understanding about the neurological processes responsible for such effects is increasing.
The effect of a music/ movement program on preschooler's motor rhythmic ability
Introduction rhythm is present in any human activity (Oreb & Kilibarda, 1996) affecting not only the music performance but also the performance in maths, language and academic achievement (Kuhlman & Schweinhart, 1999), that is a wide framework of human cognition and behavior. Moreover, rhythm is believed to influence the development, performance and learning of motor skills (Thomas & Moon, 1976). However, in spite of its significance in human's life there seems to be no consensus for the exact meaning of the multifaceted rhythmic phenomenon.
Enhancing Engagement and Early Literacy Through Music: Perspectives from Head Start Teachers
Early literacy and engagement are critical outcomes that can be fostered by early childhood educators in their classrooms through intentional implementation of age-appropriate and contextually relevant learning experiences. This study examines the implementation of a music intervention model developed to enhance engagement and early literacy development of young children within inclusive early childhood settings. The intervention, which incorporated daily music activities embedded in a Head Start classroom's daily routines, was implemented for six months by the classroom teachers.

Enhancing Engagement and Early Literacy Through Music: Perspectives from Head Start Teachers
Early literacy and engagement are critical outcomes that can be fostered by early childhood educators in their classrooms through intentional implementation of age-appropriate and contextually relevant learning experiences. This study examines the implementation of a music intervention model developed to enhance engagement and early literacy development of young children within inclusive early childhood settings. The intervention, which incorporated daily music activities embedded in a Head Start classroom’s daily routines, was implemented for six months by the classroom teachers. Qualitative data on the children’s actions allowed for an in-depth exploration of the role of music as the mediator for engaging teaching moments that allow learning to evolve as an integral part of children’s routines.

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The Use of Music and Movement Activities in Lessening Children’s Problem Behaviors
The main purpose of this action research was to investigate if using music and movement activities would lessen the problem behaviors displayed by eleven (11) preschool students ages 4-5 years old in a private preschool in the Philippines. Problem behaviors are behaviors that are considered as disruptive or can cause harm to other children or may be a hindrance to their learning.
Τhe Contribution of Music and Movement Activities to Creative Thinking in Pre-School Children
As interest in creativity is rising, kindergarten teachers are looking for ways to strengthen the creative potential of young children. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of music and movement activities to creative thinking in preschool children. A three month educational programme was designed and implemented, using an experimental research method. The effect on fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration of thought of 5-year-old children, as well as how the programme affected creative behaviors, was studied.