The Best Music For Toddlers
Nearly all little kids enjoy to sing and dance along with their favorite television characters. Besides just having a good time, young children have much to reap by tuning into music.
Music encourages movement, and this movement helps little children practice refining their motor skills. Perhaps you have noticed that children often express themselves and play by using their entire bodies, not just words. This body language, so-to-speak, helps them to learn many things.
In addition, music encourages you and your kid to draw closer together. You two can dance a routine or chant a tune, much to your child's delight. You can calmly sway to "Rock-A-Bye Baby" or jump around to "The Hokey Pokey." These variances in music for toddlers give them a dose of musical diversity.
Experts say to allow your child to listen to whatever music she enjoys. Yes, the best music for toddlers is the kind they want to hear. Classical music, Broadway show tunes, African tribal dances or your personal favorites can become part of your toddler's repertoire. Slow songs are best for a prelude to naptime or bedtime, and high energy tunes are nice for play time. However, you obviously would want to avoid songs with obscene or violent lyrics, like those found in rap or head-banging rock. Animal studies reveal that constant exposure to this discordant music makes the brain's structure alter.
Older children may like to hear a song that includes a narrative they can follow, such as "A Frog Went A Courtin'" or "On Top of Spaghetti." But don't wait until your child is older to try out songs like this. My 2-year-old likes to hear story songs, like the ones previously mentioned. Encourage your little one to move to the music. Even get up and dance yourself so she can see there's no reason to be shy about expressing herself in dance.
Music for toddlers does not always have to be the recorded kind. Sing acappella tunes to your child. Share children's songs and nursery rhyme songs your parents sang to you when you were small. Learn songs together as a family, and sing them during road trips or on rainy days. This creative outlet can draw a family closer together.
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