Listening and music work together. Music can play in the background while we do a task: children playing, a sage or caregiver completes a task. But that is not the same as ACTIVELY listening to music attending to the music that is being played or performed.
Check out Evelyn Glennie’s thoughts about listening:
Assisting those for whom we care to actively listen can take several forms. Children often do well when given a specific task.
Check out these posts on Music Sparks:
- Listen! Songs and music to encourage it
- Family Fun with Music: Part 1and Part 2
- Q and A with Music
- Classics for Kids
Have instrumentalist and vocalist share music.
For some children, books are a good way to increase interest.
- 15 Books About Music (http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/10/15-books-about-music-for-kids.html )
- Hip Hop Dog is a great share as it mentions a few styes/genres.
- Other singable books are also great shares
Moving to music and guiding the listening are also helpful. Check out (affiliate link)
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