Nursery rhymes are easy to remember, recite, and pass on to future generations, but are these transmitters of popular culture still relevant and appropriate?
In an increasingly multicultural world, it's critical to examine the lessons children are learning-both directly and indirectly-to ensure a positive collective future for everyone.
Readers are introduced to nursery rhymes from a historical and international perspective, where common themes and original intents are explored. The book highlights the importance of oral storytelling in cultures around the world and details the ways in which nursery rhymes provide young children with the tools to become strong readers. This guide also explores how popular modern children's songs borrow from older tunes to be accessible to a contemporary audience.
An examination of the more nuanced elements of nursery rhymes highlights cultural changes that can affect the meaning of these older songs, questioning whether using the tune of a song with a problematic history is appropriate and whether altering only the offending words/phrases is sufficient to justify continued use. On-the-ground examples illustrate the ways in which songs can affect participants in different ways. Finally, the book helps readers make educated choices about how best to use nursery rhymes to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Focus on the History of Nursery Rhymes
- Part II Nursery Rhymes Support Early Learning Through Familial and Community Connections
- Part III The Evolution and Future of Nursery Rhymes
- Epilogue
- Appendix A: 40 Songs That Are (Probably) Safe for Storytime
- Appendix B: Storytime Self-Audit
- Appendix C: Environmental Self-Audit
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright Page
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