Virginia ELDS Birth Five Learning Guidelines

AREA FIVE: COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (CD) CD4. FINE ARTS

CD4.2. Learning about and through music DEVELOPMENTAL INDICATORS

Early Infancy 0-8 months

Later Infancy 6-14 months

Early Toddler 12-24 months

Later Toddler 22-36 months

Early Preschool 34-48 months

Later Preschool 44-60 months

· Responds to adult by copying sounds (CD4.2a) · Engages in a

· Imitates adults sounds including

· Directs attention to the source of sound and shows interest or pleasure when provided music (CD4.2f) · Imitates a steady beat with body parts or simple “instruments” (e.g., hitting a metal bowl with a spoon, drumming on a table top) (CD4.2g)

· Asks with words, signs, or gestures to hear music again (CD4.2h) · Participates in group musical experiences (CD4.2i) · Echoes short phrases as sung by an adult (CD4.2j) · Changes the tempo of a beat between fast and slow (CD4.2k) · Repeats short rhythm

· Shows preferences for music by requesting songs (CD4.2n) · Participates in conversations about music dynamics, including sound qualities and pitch (high or low) (CD4.2o) · Repeats longer rhythm patterns (CD4.2p) · Creates beats, patterns or simple melodies using the voice or simple materials in the environment (CD4.2q) · Sings alone and with others (CD4.2r)

· Creates original lyrics and songs (CD4.2s) · Keeps a steady beat for 8-16 counts by patting body parts or using small instruments (CD4.2t) · Draws to represent patterns in sound (e.g., “clap, clap, stomp, stomp” drawn as “dot, dot, dash, dash”) (CD4.2u) · Uses songs, simple instruments and found materials to create music that expresses mood, story, or relationships (CD4.2v)

multiple syllables (e.g., “mamama”, “dadada”) (CD4.2d) · Responds to music by changing expression, moving head or limbs, swaying, nodding, bouncing or clapping (CD4.2e)

“conversation” with adult by taking turns making sounds (CD4.2b) · Responds to music by either quieting or becoming more active (CD4.2c)

patterns (CD4.2l) · Responds to and follows changes in tempo (CD4.2m)

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