Many songs support emergent language and literacy development through exposing children to the basic structure and sequence of sounds involved in language.
Shared music-making can activate and synchronize similar neural connections in participants, resulting in feelings of togetherness and shared purpose.
Active music participation can help to strengthen neural connections and develop important areas in the brain.
Music activities can foster children’s self-regulation, social competence, self-confidence and the ability to work with others in a group.
Range of small, large, motor and non-locomotor movement to music can naturally and support children’s development of motor skills.
Songs and rhythmic chants in varied meters can familiarize children with concepts of proportions, patterning, and counting.
