Musical lives: A collective portrait of American parents and their young children

Custodero, Lori A.; Britto, Pia Rebello; Brooks‐Gunn, Jeanne

doi:10.1016/j.appdev.2003.08.005

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“…Literature suggests there is a sharp decline in parental singing and playing music for children after 24 months (Custodero et al 2003). Others have pointed to a recent decline in parents singing to their infant children (Gembris and Davidson 2002;Papousek 1996).…”

Section: Parents Music and Young Childrenmentioning

confidence: 96%

Parental Perceptions of Music in Storytelling Sessions in a Public Library

Vries¹

2007

Early Childhood Educ J

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This case study examines parent-carer perceptions of music in storytelling sessions provided in a public library to children under the age of 5, including what music activities and ideas parent-carers implemented in the home as a result of the sessions. Data were collected from parentcarer focus groups, along with interviews with the storyteller and observations by the researcher. Following a description of the storytelling sessions four themes that emerged from the focus group data are discussed: (1) music in storytelling sessions enhanced social interaction for children; (2) music focuses the children in storytelling sessions; (3) music is embedded in storytelling; and (4) sessions provided new ideas for music in the home and beyond.Keywords Music Á Storytelling Á Literacy Á Library programs Á Preschool Á ParentsHaving the songs and the [musical] instruments with the stories just makes it so much more engaging for the children. Sure they love the stories, but it's the songs that they take home and sing over and over. And afterwards [after the storytelling session] they're just so happy. This quote comes from Celia, mother of 3-year-old Jake, minutes after she and her son were involved in a storytelling session at their local public library. Celia was one of eight parent-carers who were part of focus group discussions with the researcher following attendance at storytelling sessions over a seven-week period. The aim of the research presented in this article was to determine how parent-carers viewed the use of music in storytelling sessions, and what music activities parent-carers reported that they took from storytelling sessions and implemented at home. Findings from the study are presented, followed by implications for parents and early childhood educators about the inclusion of music in storytelling activities.

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Section: Parents Music and Young Childrenmentioning

confidence: 96%

Parental Perceptions of Music in Storytelling Sessions in a Public Library

Vries¹

2007

Early Childhood Educ J

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“…Athough we knew singing had been identified as a powerful form of communication between parents and babies (Trehub, Unyk & Trainor, 1993), previous research had also revealed that parental singing goes into a steep decline after children reach the age of two (Custodero, Britto, & Brooks-Gunn, 2003). Other research examining the musical self-efficacy of university undergraduate students had revealed that many of these pre-service teachers were reticent to sing and reported a low level of confidence regarding singing in spaces where others may overhear them (Montgomery, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Together in Song: Building Literacy Relationships with Song-based Picture Books

Montgomery

Smith

2014

L & L

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This action research study provided a collaborative social space in which to examine the intersection of shared singing/reading, emergent literacy, and family literacy. In particular, the significance of home literacy engagement with song-based picture books was investigated through the core action of a non-deficit, school-based family literacy program. Data were collected via parent/guardian journals that documented intergenerational home literacy engagement over a two-month period. Findings revealed that shared singing/reading with song-based picture books provided rich opportunities for families to build joyful, literacy relationships while providing kindergarten-aged children with meaningful experiences with text.

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“…Young (2008) used narrative methodology to investigate children's musical engagement in play, and pointed out that these quantitative methods provided only glimpses into music practices. A number of studies called for the use of alternative methodologies to extend understanding on the role of music in children's lives (Custodero, Britto, & Brooks-Gunn, 2003;Young, 2008).…”

Section: Music In Early Childhood Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Power of Harmony: Insights from a Korean Children’s Community-Based Chorus

Yu¹

2016

Pac Early Child Educ Res Assoc

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This study examines a Korean children's community-based chorus within the US context. Through an in-depth examination of group musical activities and interviews of Korean early childhood educators and Korean immigrant parents within the sociocultural framework, this study makes visible the meanings of engaging in a community-based children's musical experience. Findings indicate that both groups of early childhood educators and Korean parents found that engaging in a community-based chorus provided developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive experiences for young children and their families. These findings suggest that the nature of group musical experiences can be harmonized with early childhood curricula, and provide more comprehensive understandings about the Korean culture, relating how culturally relevant teaching can lead to positive effects for immigrant children and their families.

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Musical lives: A collective portrait of American parents and their young children

Cited by 104 publications

References 25 publications

Parental Perceptions of Music in Storytelling Sessions in a Public Library

Parental Perceptions of Music in Storytelling Sessions in a Public Library

Together in Song: Building Literacy Relationships with Song-based Picture Books

The Power of Harmony: Insights from a Korean Children’s Community-Based Chorus

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