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Learning English Using Music and Song For Children

Introduction

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Music is a natural part of life for children. 
They might sing to their stuffed animals, tap their feet to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, and enjoy the sound of their parents singing to them - even if mom
and dad can't quite carry a tune.
Music contributes to what experts call "a rich sensory environment."This simply means exposing kids to a wide variety of tastes, smells,textures, colors, and sounds - 
experiences that can create more path ways between the cells in their brains.


Why use songs in the primary classroom?

Songs tend to repetitive and have a strong rhythm. They are easily learnt by primary children and quickly become favourites because of their familiarity. They are fun and motivating for children. They allow language to be reinforced in a natural context, both with structures and vocabulary. 

All songs build confidence in young learners and even shy children will enjoy singing or acting out a song as part of a group or whole class. This also develops a sense of class identity. Children are often proud of what they have learnt and will like having the opportunity to �show off' what they have learnt to friends or family.

Many songs can help develop memory and concentration, as well as physical co-ordination, for example when doing the actions for a song. For the teacher, songs can be a wonderful starting point for a topic and can fit in well with topics, skills, language and cross-curricular work.

Here are some tips for using and exploiting songs in the classroom.


Benefits of music for kids

There is no downside to bringing children and music together. From the pure pleasure of listening to soothing sounds and rhythmic harmonies, to gaining new language and social skills, whatever the setting - a quiet room at home with mom and dad, a large grassy field filled with people, or a busy classroom - music can enliven and enrich the lives of  children and the people who care for them.


Attachments

Alphabet Song

Description: Learn the alphabet with animals. ABC song is the best way to learn alphabet for children. ABC ANIMALS SONG FOR CHILDREN. Use this ABC MUSIC for them. It's ABC Song special disney characters. The best education with this alphabet music. 30 minutes of song. Alphabet animal song. Alphabet animal ABC. ABC ANIMALS SONG. Children's song may be a nursery rhyme set to music, a song that young children invent and share among themselves, or a modern creation intended for entertainment, use in the home, or education. Although children's songs have been recorded and studied in some cultures more than others, they appear to be universal in human society.
Let It Go - Frozen

Description: Musical Movie Better self-confidence: With encouragement from teachers and parents, students playing a musical instrument can build pride and confidence. Musical education is also likely to develop better communication for students.

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