The intimacy of sharing musical moments with young children is one of life’ s precious joys— and research points to the importance of music for a child’ s growing brain. Just as a treasured cookbook from a great-grandmother guides you in recreating a cherished meal, this book is your companion for everyday music making with your little one, filled with nourishing favorites. Each time-tested song and rhyme harnesses the wisdom of generations of caregivers and is supported by scientific evidence showing the benefits of music for babies and toddlers. Think of this as your musical cookbook. Consult the “ recipe” and follow each step carefully as you use a rhyme or song with your baby or toddler. To help, this book includes: — Recordings and videos available via QR code or by visiting www.giamusic.com/everydaymusicbook2. — Research about the benefits of music and how babies and toddlers become musical. — Techniques to use with the different types of songs and rhymes. — Handwritten tips and ideas about how to create a musical home. — Music notation with lyrics and chords. — Pages to document favorite songs and rhymes from your own culture as a keepsake for your family.