{"product_id":"9781446252475","title":"Sound Before Symbol: Developing Literacy Through Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book demonstrates how musical activities can support the development of literacy skills for young children aged from birth to 8 years. The relationship between music and literacy is investigated, and through a wealth of ideas and resources, guidance is given on how to use music as a practical tool to develop skills vital to literacy. As music is naturally inclusive, the activities are suitable for all children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes activities to explore, and the book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the myriad of skills which may be elicited through music making\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the importance of sound discrimination to literacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the links between how the brain processes both music and language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- how to develop literacy skills through musical activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- ideas to support teaching literacy through phonics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for teachers, practitioners, teaching assistants and childminders, as well as for anyone working with children in nursery and primary schools, children's centres and at home, this book provides a wealth of information. It is an invaluable resource to support the development of children's literacy skills in an enjoyable and effective way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaria Kay is a teacher and music and literacy specialist, currently developing and delivering literacy- through-music programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015185907952,"sku":"9781446252475","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781446252475_p0.jpg?v=1763826539","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446252475","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}