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Abstract

This article discusses the creative, educational, and musical growth that comes from manipulating pieces of a music game. The importance of child-centered play is discussed, with a focus on children using icons to change the melodic and word order of a song. They then “read” the icons to sing their new creation. The music manipulatives are the creation of Barbara Andress.

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Barbara Andress creativity early childhood music reading singing

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