Do you provide quiet times so that the children can experience peace and tranquillity on a regular basis throughout the day. Noise should be evaluated for its purposefulness and value. Check the imagery in the music you use. Encourage warmth, love, nature, gentle fantasy, harmony and safety. The higher the quality of music you use, the more positive the impact.
Children can enjoy instrumental music and adult songs of any type.
For a while, my children's favourite tape was Stan Rogers, especially The Apple Song . None of us have ever been able to figure out all the words, but we love it and it makes us laugh. If possible, invest in a good sound system. Make your own tapes to suit the children in your care. Pick and choose songs from different sources.