Social-emotional skills
Music, because it is so often shared with others in singing,
dancing, and playing instruments together, is by its
very nature a social experience. Music activities with
infants and toddlers offer them many opportunities to . . .
Learn and practice self-regulation. Think about the
power of lullabies to soothe very young children. When
adults help babies calm down, they are supporting the
development of self-regulation (the ability to manage
one’s emotional state and physical needs). The experience
of being soothed also helps babies learn to soothe
themselves.