Why Should We Spend Time Helping Preschoolers Discover Music? Part 2
- Music helps develop children's math skills. A simple song can include basic math skills such as counting, repeating patterns, and sequencing.
- Music helps stimulate children's brain connections. A recent study from the University of California found that music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking.
- Music and movement go together. Children naturally respond to music by moving and being active. Music helps children learn about rhythm and develop motor coordination.
- Music makes transitions easier. Children move from one activity to another easier when you sing a song. For example, sing "The Farmer in the Dell," then substitute "It's time to go to lunch" and you'll see that the children will get ready much faster. Keep making up verses. "Let's pick up the toys”… “Now let's wash our hands," etc.
- Music encourages creativity in children.
- Music teaches fun ways for all children including special needs children. Music experiences are an effective way to stimulate speech development, provide organization for cognitive and motor development and create a meaningful environment for the children of tomorrow's society.
- Music Is a gift to last a lifetime!
- Music helps develop children's math skills. A simple song can include basic math skills such as counting, repeating patterns, and sequencing.
Music will help children have better control to their bodies as they grow up. They’ll learn
movement more quickly, have a better sense of rhythm, and listen to music more effectively.
And finally, despite
all of these great things that are happening to children as they enjoy music
in preschool, they really do just simply love it and it is fun. And
fun translates into a joy that is beneficial to the child overall.
After all, picture a class of children who are asked to sit at a desk all day and
then picture a class of children who have music incorporated into every lesson.
Which group is more likely to be healthy? Sure, these may be extreme examples
but when applied to the preschooler’s education; you can see the importance
of including music in the day’s curriculum.
