Peer-reviewed article
TEACHING CHILDREN'S SONGS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Wang Jiayin, Thanyawat Sondhiratna ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This article examines the role of children's songs in kindergarten education in Thailand. It argues that songs are not merely background music but integral to early childhood learning experiences, connecting education to children's everyday lives. The article discusses how songs, including those using ancient poetry as lyrics, support child development through integrated learning and play. It emphasizes that early childhood curriculum should be grounded in children's lived experiences rather than separated from their daily worlds.
Key points
- Children's songs create environments where education and entertainment merge
- Early childhood education should be connected to children's actual lives and experiences
- Kindergarten curriculum content should be based on young children's real-world contexts
- Children's songs can incorporate traditional elements such as ancient poetry as lyrics
- Songs are considered integral to the fabric of educational experiences, not peripheral activities
Limitations
The document is primarily conceptual and does not present empirical data, outcome measures, or comparative evidence about the effectiveness of teaching songs in early childhood settings. It cannot tell us whether song-based teaching actually improves child development outcomes compared to other pedagogical approaches.
Abstract
Children’s songs in kindergarten settings are far from being just ambient soundtracks; they are woven into the fabric of educational experiences, offering joy and learning in equal measure. They create an environment where education and entertainment merge, orchestrating a harmonious blend of growth and discovery for tomorrow’s leaders. Many famous educators oppose the separation of education from the lives of young children. Education should be closely related to the lives of young children, emphasizing that early childhood education should return to the world of young children's lives. The content of the kindergarten curriculum should be based on the actual lives of young children. This article presented (1) the connection between children’s songs and children's lives; (2) children's songs; (3) children's songs with ancient poetry as lyrics; (4) teaching children's songs and children’s songs in early childhood education.