Music and Movement Activities By: Heather Galindo
Benefits of Music Physical Development Intellectual Development Emotional Development Social Development
Physical Development Develop large muscles Fine motor skills Hopping Wiggling Bouncing Release supply of energy
Intellectual Development Learn lyrics Vocabulary grows Identify Tempo Beat Pitch Melody
Emotional Development Music Outlet Express and Cope Gain self- confidence
Social Development Obey rules Cooperation Friendships develop Togetherness
Teachers Role Working with children Collect music ideas Attending conferences Exchange with other teachers
Exploring Sounds Create new sounds Listening walks Frogs Trains Birds
Singing/Teaching Songs with Children Human Voice Making up songs Improvisation Basic self-expression Call-and-response songs Echo Method
Guidelines for Presentation Be comfortable Plan ahead Know the songs Use voice and face expressively Accompany singing with an instrument Vary music activity locations
Types of Instruments Shakers/Rattles Sandpaper Blocks Drum Tambourine Cymbals Wrist/Ankle Bells
Activities with Instruments Marching parade Sound effects Create a pattern Express different moods
Moving to music Expressive Being silly Active verses Dramatic play
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