I have loved music for as long as I can remember. As a child I was heavily involved in playing the piano, singing in choirs, ensembles, and even solos. To this day I still enjoy sitting at my piano and playing a couple songs. I also love listening to music. There is not a single morning that goes by that I don't have music playing as I get ready and I never get in my car without the radio on.
Did you know that music is so beneficial for children and the way they grow and develop? We see that in the nursery rhymes we sing to children from the time they are babies through their toddler years. We don't just say the ABC's, we sing them! Sometimes the best way to memorize something is to learn it to the tune of a song. Here are some way music is beneficial to your child:
Literacy:
Did you know that music is so beneficial for children and the way they grow and develop? We see that in the nursery rhymes we sing to children from the time they are babies through their toddler years. We don't just say the ABC's, we sing them! Sometimes the best way to memorize something is to learn it to the tune of a song. Here are some way music is beneficial to your child:
Literacy:
- Confidence in speaking
- Rhythm, language patterns, and phrase structures
- Learning a foreign language
- Vocabulary
- Listening and reading skills
Physical Development:
- Playing and instrument can help with motor skills
- Left and right hand coordination
- Hand and eye coordination
- Agility
- Dancing and singing can help overall body coordination
Other Ways:
- Teaches patience and discipline
- Helps their memory and concentration
- Helps with self expressions and feelings
- Improves math skills
If your child ever shows interest in learning an instrument or singing, I encourage you to help them pursue that for as long as it lasts! You never know the impact it could have on them long-term.
