"If a person can't read or write, you don't assume that this person is incapable of it, just that he or she hasn't learned how to do it. The same is true of creativity. When people say they're not creative, it's often because they don't know what's involved or how creativity works in practice." wrote Sir Ken Robinson in his book THE ELEMENT. Hopefully, this site can open a door for parents, teachers and our beloved children.
Websites for professionals and parents
1) Association for Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health
http://www.birthpsychology.com/
This site contains interesting articles on prenatal music. Although not all articles are peer reviewed, this is a good resource for pregnant moms who would like to know more about prenatal (music) education.
2) Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org/
A great resource for parents and educators. It contains a lot of useful information and facts about the very important years: zero to three. Contributors are prominent professionals from the field!
3) The International Society for Music Education (Early childhood music education)
http://www.isme.org/en/early-childhood-music-education/early-childhood-music-education-ecme.html
This is the official site of the International Society for music education. It's the first place I turn to when i start a short essay. One of its major sectors concerns the development of Early Childhood Music Education. ...World conference in summer 2010~~~I look forward to it~~~
4) Early Childhood Music and Movement Association
http://www.ecmma.org/
The ECMMA is a professional organization that supports the field of early childhood music and movement through education, advocacy, and networking.
5) The National Association for Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/
Official site of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, another promising site that supports my essay writing~
Promotes DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice), an important issue of the field, I'm a big supporter of it.
6) BBC Parents' music room
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/parents/yourchild/
A practical guide to give you the confidence to support your child's music development and music education, with helpful tips on things you can do.