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Early Foundations: Music and Movement in the Outdoor Classroom.

Authors :
VanGilder, Pamela
Wilke, Anne
Murphy, Sean
Source :
Exchange (19460406); Nov/Dec2007, Issue 178, p53-56, 4p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article provides information on how to nurture music and movement developments of children through outdoor activities in the U.S. According to the author, nature provides children an opportunity to establish a fundamental movement and music skills that could help them enhance the different areas since children are given enough space to move freely. Outdoor environments provides various benefits, including self-expression, musical understandings and body competence because of its sufficient and efficient advantages. It discusses the different ideas on how to create music and movement related activities as well as cites experiences of students on how outdoor classroom has helped them enhance their talents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19460406
Issue :
178
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Exchange (19460406)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
27989774