Music corner

By Alison Street, author of Singing Together for 1 and 2, co-author of Voiceplay Singing about feelings Jenny Mosley ('Response time', Nursery World, 23.02.06) wrote of the importance of acknowledging strong expressions of emotion, listening to what children are saying about their feelings and reflecting back. Songs, like stories, can help children explore the emotional skills they need to be fulfilled and expressive communicating individuals. We can help children's social and emotional development by using songs and music play where they find the...