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Peer reviewedJames, Alan Russell – Young Children, 2000
Using music in the classroom enhances learning. Music and dance provide an opportunity for positive social interaction. Singing fosters understanding of the sound and rhythm of language. Exposing children to the patterns of different kinds of music helps them to recognize patterns in mathematics. Background music in the classroom reduces stress…
Descriptors: Dance, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment, Language Acquisition
