Music, Culture, and Early Childhood Development

The information in this video is relevant to an elementary education classroom because it is away we can teach our students about history.  Roger H. Brown discussed that much of what we know about our history and culture was through oral traditions, much of which being through song and poetry.  Brown also talked about the stimulation music can bring.  Very animated songs might make kids get up and dance and jump around, but other music may calm them down and help them focus.  I loved Brown's biting example and how he compared it to how we need music.  When we can't find the words, we can turn to music to help express ourselves.