Many educators have recognized how nursery rhymes can be used in classrooms to nurture the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and music development of children. In the elementary music classroom, nursery rhymes can be used to foster a playful and engaging music learning environment, and prompt interdisciplinary learning opportunities. The vast repertoire of nursery rhymes from all over the world enables music educators to be conscientious and creative practitioners.
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