What toddler doesn’t love music or a catchy jingle? Thought so! Toddlers are busy little people, and it can be hard to come up with ways to keep them occupied. Have you ever considered giving them the gift of music by participating in a local music program geared specifically for the toddlers?
Here’s 7 reasons why music programs for toddlers is a great idea!
1. Music for Toddlers Encourages Creativity and Initiative
The development of creativity and initiative is important to success in life, and there are few better ways to do it than via music programs. Toddlers love to get creative, and the freedom of expression they’ll enjoy as you expose them to music is hard to beat! You’ll enjoy watching them take initiative and put their own spin on things as they learn to sing, dance, and play to the beat.
2. Toddlers Love Music Because It’s Fun
Yes, FUN! Music has been around for thousands of years because it provides a way to relax and have fun. Give your toddler the gift of fun by exposing them to music early and often. Musical stories, sing-song rhymes, dancing and even learning to play an instrument are sure to be well-received.
3. Music Can Help to Build Communication Skills
An often overlooked aspect of music is its ability to allow us to express our feelings. Your toddler can learn to communicate a range of emotions through the sound of a good melody.
4. It Builds Confidence
It takes time and effort to become skilled in music, and toddlers certainly aren’t immune to the surge in pride that comes with mastering it. This can be a huge confidence builder that will help them in other endeavours too!
5. Music Can Help Toddlers Develop Self Control
A lot of self-control is involved with playing music. You have to take care not to go too fast, or too slow. You have to be careful to play loudly, or softly, depending on the piece. And you also have to pay attention to timing and rhythms. Toddlers can’t be expected to play with as much sophistication as older children, but they are still able to practice and improve upon their self-control via learning these skills.
6. Music for Toddlers Can Help Them Develop Their Motor Skills
Learning to play music is a great way for toddlers to develop their fine motor skills. It takes precision to play a melody, after all. Dancing to a good tune will help them to improve upon their gross motor skills.
7. It Can Help to Strengthen Their Memory and Neurological Development
Even if they don’t actually memorize a piece of music, paying attention to all of the details that must be a remembered to play even a simple tune is a great work-out for memory.
Studies show that when a child learns to play music, their brains become better at distinguishing sounds, which can help with literacy and language development.
A Compelling Case to Try Music for Toddlers
A love of music is one of the greatest gifts that you can give to your child. It encourages creativity, initiative and self-control. And it also helps with neurological development, memory, motor skills and confidence. There’s no reason to wait and every reason to expose them to music sooner, rather than later.
Learn more about Burlington’s best toddler music program at Capstone Music today! Contact us for a complementary visit to our music school, too!
