Musical Learning Supports Child Development
All over the world, parents bond with their babies through musical sounds and rhythmic movement. They rock and swing their children, put them to sleep with lullabies, make them laugh with nursery rhymes. Parents know instinctively what scientists have now proven: young children thrive on music. It’s one of the best vehicles for learning in early childho
od development. Kindermusik takes musical learning to the next level; our curriculum is proven to improve child brain development. Music matters
Psychologists, neuroscientists, and experts in early childhood development have demonstrated that music does more for children than bring them joy; it helps their brain cells make the connections needed for virtually every kind of intelligence. Kindermusik's curriculum is built on this research. When young children are consistently engaged by music in an age-appropriate, socially accepting environment, they benefit at many levels:
--Early Literacy. They gain the phonological processing, spoken language, and comprehension skills that are the foundation of reading.
--Quantitative. They build the spatial-temporal and reasoning skills required for math, science, and engineering.
--Social-Emotional. They develop social and emotional skills that are essential for school readiness—like the ability to regulate their responses and relate to others in complex ways.
--Physical. By moving and dancing to music and playing simple instruments, children improve their gross and fine motor skills.
--Creative. Activities that encourage freedom within a fun and friendly structure spark children's creativity and provide inspiration. And of course, they develop a lifelong love of music! Pat has been a Kindermusik educator for six years, with a degree in music from Milligan College. She works as a professional performing musician, and loves to help children learn. And she has received Maestro distinction from Kindermusik International.
