SA Module 4

• Music and movement activities foster social-emotional development by creating shared experiences and a sense of belonging.
• Music can influence emotions and actions, with lively music energizing children and soothing music calming them.
• Children express emotions through physical movement
• Sharing music and dance from home enhances self-esteem and cultural pride.
• Musical games promote social skills through cooperation.
• Environmental rating scales suggest daily access to music and movement activities for free choice.
• You should provide varied musical experiences like recorded music, dance props, and instruments daily.
• Weekly music or movement instruction is suggested.
• Special musical activities should be offered monthly.
• Literacy activities in the library area enhance reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Children expand vocabulary and comprehension through stories.
• Exposure to language sounds and rhythms in books develops phonological awareness.
• Children learn print directionality (left to right, top to bottom).
• Science and nature activities support social-emotional development by encouraging teamwork, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Caring for living things teaches responsibility and respect for rules.
• Science and nature activities support physical development through fine motor skill practice.
• Fine motor skills are developed by using tools like eyedroppers and tweezers.
• Dexterity and eye-hand coordination are improved through activities involving gears, disassembly, and magnets.
• Gross motor skills are strengthened by activities like using pulleys, creating shadows, and running.

Explore how music and movement nurture children's social-emotional growth. Sharing diverse musical experiences boosts self-esteem and cultural pride. Discover how music influences emotions, promotes cooperation, and enhances literacy skills.