The Importance of Music & Movement in Early Years Incorporating music and movement activities is a valuable
aspect of early childhood programmes. It helps children express their feelings
and emotions, learn to work in groups and develop self-confidence.
This month’s blog at Parkfield Nursery looks at the
many advantages of music and movement in Early Years. For more information,
call us in Carlisle on 01228 543 034 .
Music and the Brain Research into music and movement for children has indicated
a positive impact on a young child’s development. Furthermore, it can help
children share across communication and cultural and developmental barriers.
Develops Motor Control Making music can help enhance your child’s motor skills.
Through tapping, clapping, or moving along to simple songs, it will boost your
child’s brain and body co-ordination. These activities can help build
connections in the brain during this important time of development.
Additionally, music and movement help children to practice
balance. Dancing supports a child’s developing spatial awareness.
Enhances Communication & Imagination If you have watched young children respond to music, you
will see how naturally it comes to them to sing and move along to the beat. These
are valuable forms of self-expression and participating in music can support
children to use their imagination.
Music in early childhood is also a social experience.
Singing songs in nursery is a great way for children to come together and share
the same culture with others.
Music Builds Intimacy Right from the beginning, music and patterns of sound are
important to your child. Studies show that even newborn babies can recognise
and respond to music. Some parents have found that their babies are soothed by
music they heard in the womb.
This sound recognition can help infants identify their
parents’ voices and later on, pick up words and learn to talk. For older
children, music is a natural way to learn about counting and rhyming.
Find Out More For more information about the importance of music and
movement in Early Years, don’t hesitate to contact Parkfield Nursery. Call us
in Carlisle on 01228 543 034 . Alternatively, you
can fill out our online contact form and we
will respond promptly.
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