Let's Start the Music: Programming for Primary Grades - Softcover

American Library Association

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838911668 ISBN 13: 9780838911662

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2012

Synopsis

Music programs have been scaled back or eliminated altogether from the curricula of many schools. Luckily, storytimes are ideal opportunities to promote music and songs. In this collection of easy-to-use, easy-to-adapt library programs for children in grades K-3, Brown connects songs and musical activities directly to books kids love to read. Offering several thematic programs, complete with stories, songs, and flannelboard and other activities, her book includes

• Music activities, lists of music-related books, mix-and-match activities, and additional web resources
• Terrific tips on how to teach songs to young children
• Ways to develop original songs and rhythms to enliven children s books

Even if you can t carry a tune in a bushel basket, this handy resource has everything you need to start the music in your storytimes.

About this title

About the Author

Amy Brown, who has worked in libraries for fourteen years, is currently a
library manager for Worthington Libraries in Worthington, Ohio. She has
presented at state and national conferences, taught workshops for libraries,
and written articles on using music and the theory of multiple intelligences
in children's programming. Amy has an MLIS degree from Wayne State University
in Detroit, Michigan. This is her first book.

Reviews

Brown, an experienced programmer in public library settings, makes a solid case for weaving multiple intelligences into primary grade programs. She explores several benefits of integrating music into story and literacy programs, then outlines simple strategies for all children's staff to feature more music and instruments in their events. Brown shares 13 themed programs, ranging from sing-alongs and animals to fairy tales and food, and each theme includes an extensive list of books, songs, an activity, and an instrument craft. All topics include plenty of alternate story and song options, making these programs easily usable and modifiable by both veteran and novice programmers. Annotations of program elements are superb, leaving readers well equipped to offer musical programs immediately after reading. Appendices direct readers to even more ready-to-use program elements. An excellent addition to any public library professional collection.—Amy Koester, St. Charles City-County Library District, Wentzville, MO

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838911668
• ISBN 13: 9780838911662
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184