3. I. Personal Characteristics of a Good Teacher 1. Always smiles. 2. Shows enthusiasm. 3. Has a soft, pleasant voice. 4. Is well organized. 5. Is always prepared

4. II. Choices for Music Activities 1. Songs 2. Poems and rhymes 3. Fingerplays 4. Musical Instruments 5. Body movements (exercises, dances, etc.)

5. III. Factors to Remember When Selecting Music for Young Children 1. The music of a song is more important than the words. 2. The words should relate to a child’s interests.

6. III. Factors to Remember When Selecting Music for Young Children (Continued) 3. Songs should contain repetition. 4. Teacher’s attitude is more important than singing ability. 5. Children like all types of music.

7. IV. Steps in Teaching Song, Fingerplays, or Rhymes 1. Sing song completely through by yourself including the motions. 2. Next, teach words by having children repeat one line at a time. 3. Then sing it all together.

8. IV. Steps in Teaching Song, Fingerplays, or Rhymes (Continued) 4. After children have learned the song, repeat it so the children will remember it. 5. The song can then be repeated at a later lesson.