Chapter 27 - Music & Movement

Which statement is an example of a positive feedback during singing activities?

"You are singing with your mouth open."

The activity that consists of word patterns, rhymes, and nonsense syllables.

Chanting

Which is an example of a body percussion activity?

Clapping

____ is an example of a body percussion activity.

Clapping hands

Moving shapes games are most appropriate for what age group?

four-year-olds

Pantomiming is most appropriate for what age group?

five-year-olds

What are three music activities that would support large muscle (gross motor) development?

1) Hopping on one foot to the music 2) Playing musical chairs 3) Swaying back and forth to the rhythm of the music

List three true statements about musical activities.

1) Rhythm instruments are an important part of the music program 2) Children like to sing the same songs over and over 3) Most children enjoy some kind of music

What are three appropriate ways to use music in the classroom?

1) Sing a song to remind children of rules such as "Use your walking feet inside." 2) Sing a song while waiting in line to go outside 3) Sing a song as a transition activity during clean-up time

List 3 ways effective early childhood teachers use music throughout the day

1) calm children when they are angry 2) celebrate birthdays and holidays 3) soothe children to sleep during nap time

What are three reasons to use rhythm instruments?

1) keeping time to the music 2) helping children develop coordination 3) teaching about rhythm

Describe three sets of materials that should be included in a music center.

1) simple instruments displayed on low shelves 2) pictures of dancers, instruments, and singers 3) music cd's, headphones, and an easy-to-use cd player

Skilled earl childhood teachers plan music activities because they are aware of the many benefits they have for children. List three benefits of music activities in early childhood programs.

1) singing songs enhances vocabulary skills 2) music enhances the expression of thoughts and feelings 3) music enhances concept development such as "high/low"

Which musical activity helps children helps children become aware of their body in space?

Creative movement

____ music activities are useful in building feelings of togetherness.

Group

Which activity provides children an opportunity to explore the way their bodies move in space?

Movement

____ are often the first rhythm instruments used in the classroom.

Sandpaper blocks

Three-year-old Nicholas decided he was not in the mood for movement activities and refused to come to the circle with the other children. What is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take?

Send the teacher assistant to work with him at a learning center.

When planning for a singing activity, the teacher should choose songs that have ___.

a simple rhythm

Autoharp

a simple chording instrument used to accompany singing

The ability to detect different sounds by listening is called _____.

auditory discrimination

Teachers who understand the importance of helping children to develop movement skills ____.

demonstrate movements and use words such as "high, low, slow, fast" to describe activities

phrase/whole song method

method of teaching a song stressing key phrases with rhythmic movement or visual props

phrase method

method of teaching songs using short sections of a long song, having chidlren repeat these sections. These sections are increased unitl the children know the entire song. Used to teach longer songs to children.

whole song method

method used to teach short, simple songs by having the children listen and then sing along

body percussion

musical movement activities such as stomping feet, clapping hands, patting thighs, and snapping fingers

The ____ method of teaching songs is best used with longer songs.

phrase

The ____ method of teaching songs involves stressing key phrases with rhythmic movement or visual props.

phrase/whole combination

While leading children in singing, the child care teacher should ____.

show enthusiasm for singing

chant

song that has word patterns, rhymes, and nonsense syllables in one to three tones repeated in a sequence

pantomiming

telling a story with body movements rather than words

auditory discrimination skills

the ability to detect different sounds by listening

The ____ method of teaching songs is best used with short, simple songs.

whole song