Music & Movement: Articles

Music & Movement: Resources

Good Music, Brighter Children Sharlene Habermeyer: "Contains an enormous amount of information-from the science to the soul of music. Her material is presented in such an accessible way that it will serve as a great resource to both parents and teachers. Anyone interested in music or the overall well-being of children will not be able to put this book down."

The Word in Play: Language, Music, and Movement in the Classroom Susan A. Katz & Judith A. Thomas: “Creative lessons, joyfully presented, resonate with open-ended and pragmatic possibilities... The authors provide a unique and glorious view of the creative classroom — from poetry to music to movement — through everyday lessons and topics.”
—Judith Johnson, Superintendent of Schools, Peekskill City School District

Leading Young Children to Music Joan E. Haines, Linda L. Gerber: A one-source book, with many materials for use in the classroom. Weaves the growth and development of young children with a rich and diverse tapestry of musical experiences. Provides individual and cultural diversity for teaching music. For educators and administrators in early childhood, elementary and music education.

Today with Music Grace C. Nash: Written by one of America!s most respected educators, Grace Nash. Today With Music stimulates the students’ increasing awareness of their environment while providing the stepping-stones of musical development.

The I Can’t Sing Book For Grownups Who Can’t Carry a Tune in a Paper Bag But Want to Do Music with Young Children Jackie Silberg: “Alas, you don’t sing like Julie Andrews. But you still can share music with your child. This book teaches simple games and activities that explore the non-singing elements of music—sound, rhythm, language, movement, instruments—as well as a section on songs. …Clap, snap, sway, stomp, whistle, chant and dance your way through these activities.”
- “Sounds of Music,” The Kansas City Star Magazine

How to Introduce Music into your Classroom Irene Light: – even if you are not a music teacher. (And other great, SHORT, “How-to” articles)

The Music, Movement, and Learning Connection Hap Palmer: You want to sing. Your children want to move. How can that wonderful energy be harnessed so that everyone can sing, move and learn?

Music & Movement Activities Nancy Morse: A newsletter from National Network for Childcare, with practical suggestions for “letting the music out”.

Early Childhood Music & Movement Association: The Early Childhood Music & Movement Association is a professional organization that supports the field of early childhood music and movement through education, advocacy, and networking.

National Association for Music Education: Through its many programs, activities, publications, and conferences, MENC addresses all aspects of music education and works to ensure that every student will have access and exposure to a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction.

Putumayo Kids: Putumayo Kids is the children’s and educational division of Putumayo World Music, an independent record label established in 1993. Putumayo Kids has established itself as one of the leading children’s record labels in the world. With its growing collection of CDs and Multicultural Activity Kits, Putumayo Kids provides children with upbeat, melodic and culturally authentic music, enhanced by educational liner notes.

Kimbo Educational Music & Movement: Kimbo publishes educational songs for learning as well as essential movement-oriented recordings for children. Their products teach and enhance necessary skills and concepts, including reading readiness, math, social studies, and scientific facts. Music promotes literacy, knowledge of other lands and customs, holiday celebrations and more.

Music Together: A great link for parents. Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. It pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. Check the website for classes in your area.