Music & How it Benefits Your Child

lba-admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:55:16 +0000

lba-admin Tue, 09/20/2016 - 10:55

There are so many ways that parents can connect with their infants, toddlers and preschoolers, but music is probably one of the most fun and beneficial to your young child's growth and development. Whether it's singing a lullaby at bedtime, passing the time on road trips with silly songs or reminding children to do a simple task like brushing their teeth, music has a positive outcome on children.

Believe it or not, some researchers have found that early musical training benefits children even before they can walk or talk by smiling more, communicating better and easier to soothe when upset. In addition, certain studies show that music stimulates parts of the brain that are related to reading, math and emotional development.

Participating in music at an early age also improves a child's memory, helps children socially by letting them break out of their shell and teaches them discipline. And when you combine dance or movement, children learn how to control their bodies, develop hand-eye coordination and experience a fun way to exercise. Who knew "I'm a Little Tea Pot" was so educational?

At Lightbridge Academy, we love to encourage children to sing and dance with music! But there are so many ways you can use music to help your child's development at home as well.
Here are just a few:

Encourage your child to listen for beats or count them in a song.
Practice clapping or tapping the beats to a favorite song and have your child do the same.
Put on music and dance together.
Have your child walk on tiptoes when you listen to high, quiet music, and stomp his or her feet to louder, slower music.

As you sing and dance together, the music will not only create special memories, but will also help your child develop concentration skills. Have fun!

The Power of Music Therapy and Your Child

lba-admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:16:29 +0000

The Power of Music Therapy and Your Child

lba-admin Thu, 05/16/2013 - 09:16

Music is powerful and can evoke many emotions and responses in children as well as adults. It's no wonder that many child care centers, preschools, and pre-K programs use music to help kids through their day. Let's look at the power of music therapy and your child. Here are the benefits:

Relaxation
Music can help your child relax and calm down. Many child care centers use soft, soothing music to signal nap time to their children, and many kids like to have their favorite lullaby CD playing in their rooms at night while they sleep. The sound of relaxing music helps kids to feel more calm, secure, and relaxed.

Excitement
In other situations, music can help kids get excited for the day. Preschools and pre-K classrooms often use fast, uplifting music to get their students engaged and ready to learn when they first arrive, easing the separation between parents and kids. Some teachers even use music and songs to help kids get their sillies or wiggles out, so they can settle down to learn.

Pattern Recognition
Music also helps kids learn rhythms and patterns. Teachers can use drums to teach their charges repetition and pattern recognition. While giving each child a drum may make for a loud classroom, the education and skills they'll get from beating along to the rhythm will help them understand patterns in mathematics and other fields.

Education
Putting concepts to songs can help kids learn more easily. Learning the ABCs is easy when you sing the song, and many teachers find songs to help their kids learn to spell, count, or rhyme. Use the tune to your favorite song and teach your kids how to wash their hands, spell their name, or remember their phone number-music is everywhere!

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Music & How it Benefits Your Child

The Power of Music Therapy and Your Child