For very young children, music has power and meaning
that go beyond words. First, and most important, sharing
music with young children is simply one more way to
give love and receive love. Music and music experiences
also support the formation of important brain connections
that are being established over the first three years of life
(Carlton 2000).
In this article, we explore the many ways that music
promotes growth in the various developmental domains
and how infant/toddler professionals can use music experiences
to support children’s early learning.