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Learning Literacy Through Songs and Music

This resource list provides a collection of resources on how young children learn literacy through songs and music.

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  • Children’s Songs
    Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

    This page contains links to children’s songs that aim to teach a variety of concepts such as language, literacy, mathematics, etc. 

  • Rhythmic Movement for Toddlers
    Source: Susan Kramer

    This page provides a link to a textbook that provides rhythm and dance activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

  • Songs for Learning New Languages
    Source: Songs for Teaching

    This page provides links to songs to help teach new languages (Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Latin). Song lyrics, sound clips and movements are provided for each song.

  • Talk, sing, read, write, play
    Source: Hennepin County Library

    This 14-minute video demonstrates how all family members and the public library can help prepare young children to be readers with five early literacy activities that are fun yet powerful ways to encourage early learning.

About this resource

Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
  • Home
  • Family Child Care
  • Child Care Center
  • Preschool Program

Intended audience(s):
  • Parents / Family
  • Teachers / Service providers

Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
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Reviewed: 2022
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