Music and early development
Like all the best learning experiences in early childhood,
music activities simultaneously promote development in
multiple domains. Singing a lullaby while rocking a baby
stimulates early language development, promotes attachment,
and supports an infant’s growing spatial awareness
as the child experiences her body moving in space. Being
intentional about integrating music into your program’s
daily routines—thinking through, “What do I want the
children to learn from this music experience?”—helps you
design and choose activities to support specific developmental
goals.