This book is the first of two practical classroom books on the teaching of music in primary schools. The books present both theory and practical ideas that will appeal to specialist and non-specialist music teachers alike. The books help practitioners perceive the value in practical activities; investigate music learning with children by listening to them; manage music effectively; and support the development of individual music learning within a National Curriculum framework. No other book focuses on the very specific approaches appropriate for teaching music to very young children, from games and movement to discussion, composition, and notation.