A child can be introduced to music from an early age. To do this, no need for complicated equipment or special skills. Singing him a lullaby or making him jump to the sound of happy music makes him discover music with his daily activities and games. In addition to entertaining him, music has many benefits.
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What are the Benefits of Music for a Child?

It allows you to communicate your Love.

Music is a great way to bond with your child positively. When you sing and dance with him, you convey your Love and affection to him. The same goes when you make music for your little one: it is a way to create a good bond of attachment with him.

Music Improves Children’s Ability to Learn.

The practice of musical activities (e.g., singing a nursery rhyme, hitting rhythms on a drum, listening to different music) stimulates different areas of the brain, which promotes much learning. Musical activities exercise, among other things, listening, memory, attention, the organization of thought, and your toddler’s ability to control certain behaviors.

Songs and Rhymes Develop Language.

The words and words heard in songs and nursery rhymes enrich your child’s vocabulary. Hearing and singing them also trains him to make sounds, say words, and form sentences. Plus, with songs and nursery rhymes, your little one realizes that words are made up of syllables and sounds, which will help them later when learning to read and write.

Music Promotes Creativity.

When your little one moves freely to music or when he discovers the sound of an instrument, it promotes his artistic expression. Your child also develops his imagination when he invents song lyrics or accompanying gestures.

It Allows the Child to Discover his Body.

When your child does the actions named in a rhyme, he becomes aware of his body. Dancing, jumping, clapping their hands and feet to music also exercises your toddler’s motor skills, such as coordination.

It Develops his Musical Sense.

Connecting your little one with various musical styles (e.g., pop, rock, blues, country, jazz, classical, folk, etc.) helps develop their sense of music and musical tastes.

It Provides Opportunities to Socialize.

Singing, dancing, and playing musical games with other children, help develop your toddler’s social skills, such as cooperating, sharing instruments, following rules, and taking turns.

Music can Allow him to Discover the World.

When he listens to music from various cultures, your child opens up his horizons.

If your child is in pain somewhere, feel free to sing them their favorite song. He will think less about his pain if his attention is directed towards something positive.

It Helps Calm and Manage Emotions.

Singing and making and listening to music promotes hormones associated with pleasure, well-being, and confidence. Music has a calming effect that would help toddlers deal with their emotions. A study from the University of Montreal had shown that healthy babies remained calm twice as long when they listened to a person singing rather than a person speaking.