How Music Learning Supports Domains of Learning in Early Childhood and Beyond

When thinking about music and movement, do you consider it an joyful, playful activity or a way to to help your child develop in all areas of learning; or maybe both? I would say most definitely all of the above.  Music in early childhood is one of the most benficial whole integrative activities you can do with your child.

From birth, babies view the world through their auditory and tactile systems first, until their vision begins to mature.  When you sing to your baby they respond to the sound of your voice. Purposeful touch activities give your baby a physical feeling to respond to.  Babies are biologically wired to respond to the humans they know and love the most.