Music education - the benefits of singing in early childhood

Singing is a magical tool in every parent and educator’s pockets to put an unsettled baby to sleep, bring a room of children together, or support a child learning to communicate for the first time. It is one of the easiest ways to play with children – and as a bonus, it is a great way to build language and communication skills!

Here are some reasons why we include singing in our daily rhythm at Confident Kids:

Shared singing builds connections and supports secure attachments and a sense of togetherness.
Singing to children supports relaxation and closeness – it can be soothing, decrease stress and lift the mood.
Participation in action songs, dancing, playing instruments and movement supports motor skills and builds coordination.
Songs support predictability of transitions and rituals throughout the day, from mealtimes, playing, resting, and all the in-between!
It is a valuable tool for speech and language development, as it promotes rhythm, rhyme, repetition and a slower pace of articulation.
Singing is fun! think: “Peek-a-boo!” or “If you’re happy and you know it!”

We value music education as being as important as literacy and numeracy development, and pride ourselves on offering this as an inclusive service to all our enrolled children.

Confident Kids also has a dedicated music teacher – she visits each of our centres several times a week to provide music lessons to the children as part of our weekly curriculum. Her themed lessons consist of Aboriginal acknowledgement songs, cultural singing, learning AUSLAN, instrument playing, costumes, dance & movement, and plenty of FUN!

Our music teacher, Tash, shares: “The best thing about my role... is being able to witness children’s developmental transformation take place first hand. Every single week is different, with new milestones being achieved constantly. The changes in language, coordination and comprehension are so exciting and it’s nice to think that what I do plays a pivotal part in that.”

By incorporating singing & music into your child’s daily routine, you are creating an enriching environment to boost early communication skills in a fun and engaging way. Some simple ways you can incorporate music into your daily life are:

Play music in the background to develop their auditory palette.
Sing to your child – nursery rhymes, children’s songs, or make up your own.
Introduce age-appropriate musical instruments to support rhythm and encourage exploration.
Attend music classes and sing along to build a sense of belonging to a group.
Include cultural songs to introduce children to different languages, styles and sounds.
Spontaneous dance parties at home can also make for some fun memories!

If you would like to give your child the magical gift of music education, book a tour at our centre here.