Music for Preschool Children
This list contains a variety of resources associated with music for preschool children.
IEL Resources
Web Resources
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The Benefits of Music Education
Source: PBS
This blog for parents illustrates the benefits of music education for young children.
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The Music Center in Child Care
Source: Extension Alliance for Better Child Care
The Extension website says activities in a music center can support children’s development across several different domains.
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Position Statement on Early Childhood Education
Source: National Association for Music Education
Music is a natural and important part of young children’s growth and development. The National Association for Music Education explains that early interaction with music positively affects the quality of all children’s lives.
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Why Making Music Matters: Music and Early Childhood Development
Source: Carnegie Hall
This Carnegie Hall resource is a summary of a research paper by Dr. Dennie Palmer Wolf, showing how music can play a role in everyday interactions that support young children.
About this Resource
Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
Intended audience(s):
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
Related Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards:
- Child Care Center
- Family Child Care
- Home
- Preschool Program
Intended audience(s):
- Parents / Family
- Teachers / Service providers
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
- Infants and Toddlers (Birth To Age 3)
- Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5)
Related Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards:
Revised: 2021
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