PROGRAM
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT BENEFITS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Children love engaging in music and movement at a very early age. It helps them to express and regulate their emotions in a positive way. It is used on a daily basis to teach basic skills, transition to new activities, and capture a child’s attention while waiting for the next part of the day.
It has a variety of benefits for young children such as it:
- Develops self-confidence
- Encourages pattern recognition
- Helps with cognitive growth and problem-solving skills
- Promotes self-expression and communication skills
- Regulates emotions and helps them calm down
- Develops physical skills such as hand-eye coordination, balance, and spatial awareness
- Expands vocabulary
- Grows imagination
- Improves gross motor skills
- Promotes cultural awareness
- Teaches them how to interact with peers
- Encourages positive connections
- Promotes creative thinking and language development
Further resources:
https://www.petitjourney.com.au/music-and-movement-in-early-childhood-education/
https://www.brighthorizons.com/resources/Article/music-and-children-rhythm-meets-child-development
