The role of Music in Early Years Education
by Enrica De Cesare Playing or listening to music involves our senses in a full experience where they merge, giving us a range of emotions and thoughts. As I lived both in Italy and United Kingdom, I saw in both countries a struggle to offer a Music education in schools that transcended reading notes and being able to play some simple tunes on a chosen instrument. While working in childcare, I had the opportunity to see for myself how music can influence the development of ch