An essential resource for early childhood educators, studio teachers, and music specialists, this practical book explores the powerful connection between movement and musical development. Drawing on Dalcroze-inspired principles, it offers a wealth of creative activities, lesson ideas, and teaching strategies to nurture children's musicality through joyful, embodied learning.
Music, Moving & Learning in Early Childhood
In her book, “Music, Moving & Learning in Early Childhood”, well-known Australian music educator Paula Melville-Clark presents a much needed resource for those involved with teaching music to young children. The book is written for early childhood specialists, for music specialists, for parents and for anyone who realizes the potential of music and movement in the early years.
The book examines the fundamental theory and practice behind guiding the musical development of children aged 3 – 5 years and includes a year of lesson plans, a songbook of over 60 original songs and a CD (Digital songs coming soon). Presented in three easy to use sections the book is beautifully presented with photos, illustrations and colourful graphics.
This is the book early childhood educators have been asking for. It documents Paula Melville-Clark’s innovative and unique approach to early childhood music education and assists readers in making the teaching of music both enjoyable and achievable.
