Use of Indigenous and Folk-Game Songs for Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education Setting

The purpose of the study was to collect some indigenous and folk-game songs that are developmentally appropriate for teaching learning in early childhood education setting. research identified repertoire pre-school children use during musical activities collected folk game settings. researchers Adopted qualitative approach supported by interpretivists’ paradigm implemented case strategy. Purposive sampling technique used select twenty five participants (twenty pupils, four teachers, one coordinator).The schools were conveniently selected. instruments interview, observation Ghanaian Creative Arts Curriculum. Findings revealed games would bring interact with environment since teachers will be compared prepare aids using local materials which pupils may conversant this make concept easier. implication is Indigenous music line multiple intelligences Gardner as it echoes cultural total development child. Teachers should not exhaust curriculum Western contemporary music, leave no room children’s songs. also apply diverse pedagogical strategy unearth through