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California Kindergarten Association.

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Creating Music in Kindergarten, Gwendolyn McGraw

In this article some approaches to creating music at the kindergarten level are described. An overview of exploratory and spontaneous musical behaviors associated with early childhood development precedes a discussion of nontraditional ways to make music with children in kindergarten – ways which facilitate (and even encourage) musical creativity and musical decision-making.

 

Study Guide Questions:

A.  Does this article encourage you to expand your music activities?  In what ways?

B.  Please share a rewarding music lesson on our CKA website.

C.  What storybook and music activities are your favorites?

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