what type of music is taught to 7 month old babies at the day care centers?
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nursery rhymes...lol...mother goose songs?
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Music is soothing, fun, lyrics, rhythm, poetic.  In elementary school it is part of education (at least in the primary grades).  It teaches love for singing, playing an instrument, perhaps dance.  Encourages students in a good way.
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Please take note that I am a daycare worker and I hear what you are saying...\n\nI think that the lack of children's music in our society could be corrected, but only if people want to correct it.\n\nLook at it this way:\n\nI think that there should be a kids radio station.  We have channels on TV that are specific to just children for the better half of the day; we have childrens CD's that have just children's songs on them; we have movies that are just for children as well.  They are starting to come out with more things like a child's personal CD player.  But we also have a DVD player that just hooks up in the car.\n\nReading just what I put up there just goes to show that it's way easier to plunk a child in front of a visual product than just a listening product.  Children are more entertained by what they see than by what they hear.\n\nThere are so many points that could be brought to argument like infants liking music b/c they don't understand TV, children learning listening and memorization skills from music instead of just mindlessly watching a TV... etc, but a majority of the time, if you give the child the option between listening to music and watching a movie, they will probably choose the movie.  Sometimes, if you give YOURSELF the option, you would much rather put a movie on than listen to, "mom, i don't like/know this song.  change it."  And then you have the whole issue of listening to the same damn song over and over and over.  You get that with movies, but at least they are longer than the average 3 minutes!!\n\nMovies these days are getting better and better b/c there are more songs in a movie that a child will learn to recognize so that once they hear it on a CD, they will know where it came from.  If you flip it so that the child heard it only on the radio for a while and then heard the song in a movie, they would probably know the words, but could only sometimes tell you where the song came from other than "mommy's car."  For example: a child i used to work with LOVED Toy Story.  I played a few songs from the Toy Story movie before he even saw the movie.  He didn't even really acknowlege the music until after he had seen the movie.  "Hey! Buzz Lightyear!"\n\nThe point I am trying to get across is that it's been proven that children learn from visuals and playing.  Music can help aid in the learning, but it doesn't directly aid in the development in an expansive way.
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i teach piano, we start as early as preschool, depending on the comprehention and attention span of the child. look at alfred prep series, or the pre-reader those are good books for very yung children.
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I'm a violin/viola/piano teacher, and use Suzuki method.  The child can start at age 3, but four is better.  You should post this question on suzukichat at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/suzukichat/  There are a lot of teachers on there from Australia (including the family of the woman who started the list)
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go to sevenwonders.com
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"the child inside" by qkumba zoo\nhttp://launch.yahoo.com/release/48578\nthere are 5 versions of it here.
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I'll do you one better, here is 100:\n\n"100 classic children's songs and Sunday School songs, this collection offers hours of wholesome, interactive fun. Your children will sing and dance along with these all-time favorites, performed by the Cedarmont Kids. They'll love Sing-Along-Songs and so will you! \n\nDVD 1: \nThe Wheels On The Bus \nDo Your Ears Hang Low? \nJoshua Fought The Battle of Jericho \nThe Wise Man and the Foolish Man \nThe Alphabet Song (The ABC Song) \nPolly, Put the Kettle On \nRocka My Soul \nSkinny Marinky Dinky Dink \nThe Eensy, Weensy Spider \nDry Bones \nThe More We Get Together \nPolly Wolly Doodle \nIf You're Happy and You Know It \nWho Did (Swallow Jonah)? \nSix Little Ducks \nFingers, Nose, and Toes \nBaa, Baa Black Sheep \nMichael Finnigan \nThe Bear Went Over The Mountain \nRoll Over \nS-M-I-L-E \nJack and Jill \nWho Built The Ark? \nBINGO \nJohn Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt \nGet On Board \nThis Old Man \nMary Had a Little Lamb \nDeep And Wide \nHere We Go Round The Mulberry Bush \nSwing Low, Sweet Chariot \nOld McDonald Had A Farm \nLooby Loo \nThere's A Hole in the Bucket \n DVD 2: \nBluebird, Bluebird \nSchool Days \nHe's God the Whole World In His Hands \nI Bought Me A Cat (The Barnyard Song) \nShoo, Fly Don't Bother Me! \nLittle David (Play on Your Harp) \nShe'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain \nSarasponda \nAmerica, The Beautiful \nOne Little Brown Bird \nDown By The Riverside \nThe Farmer In The Dell \nI've God Peace Like A River \nThe Paw-Paw Patch \nAre You Sleeping? \nOats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow \nHinges \nMichael, Row the Boat Ashore \nThe Ants Go Marching \nOh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone? \nThe Grand Old Duke Of Your / A 'Hunting We Will Go Medley \nOh Dear! What Can The Matter Be? \nWhere Is thumbkin? \nPop! Goes The Weasel \nDown by the Station \nLondon Bridge \nRing Around The Rosy \nThe Muffin Man \nSkip to My Lou \nRow, Row, Row Your Boat \nHead, Shoulders, Knees And Toes \nThe Old Gray Mare \nBe Kind To Your Web-Footed Friends \n DVD 3: \nYankee Doodle \nI'm Bringing Home A Baby Bumblebee \nEzekial Saw The Wheel \nWhen The Saints Go Marching In \nThe Animal Fair \nBill Grogan's Goat \nThe Star Spangled Banner \nMy Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean \nI've Been Working On The Railroad \nClap Your Hands \nTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star \nI Shall Not Be Moved \nThere's A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea \nLazy Mary Will You Get Up? \nI Love The Mountains \nThe Swing \nBattle Hymn of the Republic \nBoom, Boom, Ain't It Great To Be Crazy \nBicycle Built For Two (Daisy Bell?) \nOver In The Meadow \nThe Birdies In The Treetops \nSimple Gifts (Shaker Hymn) \nIt's Raining, It's Pouring \nYou're a Grand Old Flag \nWe Gather Together \nLittle Wheel Turning In My Heart \nRig-a-jig-jig \nMules \nIt Ain't Gonna Rain \nLittle Cabin In The Wood \nTwo Little Blackbirds \nJohn Brown's Baby \nAmerica"
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texas intstruments has some very good learning tools(toys) for kids
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go to the nearest library.. they usually have books of songs for children. my mom used to have to do tat too... for her child development something class... & she got great resources at the library.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_song
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I like the music one.\nHow does music affect children's behavior - look at the fashion trends that come out of the music industry - low hang pants, mid driff tops, etc.\nAlso as for the sound of music - lullabyes are used to help calm children to get them sleepy for a nap.  Fast music like that played at a circus or carnival gives the feeling of "engery and excitement" (even if its a lame circus or carnival).\n\nI think you could have alot of fun with the music one.  You can also look at how what kids have considered "cool" or popular over the generations has changed.
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Definately, think back to when you were a child, what did your parents provide you to help you learn to talk & understand? YEP the all mighty nursery rhymes.Nursery rhymes, lullabies & music have been passed on from generation to generation because they have elements that are attractive to children who are in the process of learning language. These are valuable teaching tools & all children learn these traits from an early age throuout their lifetime. Music is used as a vehicle to illustrate language development to foster children's language acquisition.
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There is no lack of children's music! There are MANY wonderful performers out there who have written great pieces for kids.\n\nHere are some\n    * Norman Foote (Parenting People), January 1998\n    * Peter, Paul & Mary (Parenting People), December 1998\n    * Craig & Co. (Craig Taubman/ Parenting People), May 1999\n    * Jim Copp and Ed Brown (Retrospective), April 1999\n    * John Lithgow, November 1999\n    * Patty Horn (Arizona Parenting People), August 2000\n    * Keb' Mo', March 2002\n    * Bunny Hull, December 2003\n\nOthers include\n      Paul McCartney\n      Carley Simon\n      Raffi\n      The Wiggles   etc., etc., etc!!!\n\nCheck out these sites for others---\n\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Music/Artists/By_Genre/Children_s/\n\nhttp://uk.dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Music/Artists/By_Genre/Children_s/\n\nhttp://music.download.com/3605-7994_32-0.html\n\nhttp://www.bluevisionmusic.com/\n\nhttp://kidsmusic.about.com/\n\nhttp://www.childrens-music.org/\n\nhttp://www.happyheartmusic.com/childrensmusicartistshpage.htm\n\nWe need to stop blaming the government and start asking ourselves why children aren't listening to classical music, jazz, etc and music that has been made  just for them. I disagree that it's not the parents' fault. It most certainly is! Each year the school I worked at had a talent show. It was a disgrace how many of our children would perform music by Brittany Spears, Madonna, N Sync and others. The school could not put a ban on this as the parents would raise @#$%! you know what. The girls would come dressed like little fashion queens etc. If you get the picture. The whole thing became a joke! These kids should have been encouraged to play piano or other instruments or sing a children's tune and tap dance. These were Kindergarten through 5th graders! Parents do not encourage their children to listen  to all the great stuff that is out there that is age appropriate.
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Environments is a great source.  They have stuff for infants on up through school age.  I'm talking beds, toys, highchairs, bookshelves, books, outdoor play equipment, everything.  They have a wesite I'll try to find it here in a minute.  You can request a catalog through the site, I'm pretty sure.\n\nEDIT:  Found it, www.eichild.com   The company is actually called Environments Inc.  Hope that helps.
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I think this a very good question.  I wondered about this myself. I think the answer would be different depending on the child.  My son was not ready until 8, he takes drum lessons.  My daughter started taking violin lessons at 6.  Her attention span was much better and she had a real interest and desire.  Usually, music teachers say that they like to start music training at around 7 or 8.  I would suggest that you let your child take one lesson and get the opinion of the teacher as to how they feel you child will do.  Most music stores let you rent an instrument for only 20 dollars for three months so that if your child changes their mind you have not invested a great deal of money.  I rented a violin and the teacher told me that within the first couple of lessons she would know if my daughter was ready and she was.  It is trial and error.  So go with your gut!
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Parenting! I agree it is Parenting! My children listen to music with me. So I do not listen to any of the "bad" stuff. I also make time to listen to kid music with them. If a parent puts down kid music and won't listen to "good" music then the child will follow the example set for them. Just as a child who hears from his parents that vegetables are yucky, so the child will think also. If you want your child to like something then like it yourself. Children learn by example, especially at the age you are talking about. Young children look up to their parents.