There is a deep connection between music and literacy, with many studies showing that music making can create better readers. Want to know more?

Motor skill development in toddlers can be a tricky area to navigate as their impulse control catches up to their physical coordination. Therefore, bumps and bruises seem to be an anticipated norm when it comes to gross motor development in toddlers. Research shows that limiting screen time may assist your toddler in developing across each area of development so if they are not sitting still, they’ll naturally be on the move.

Musical development has so many benefits for early childhood growth. Implement some of these easy musical activities for 1-2 year olds today.

The pattern links between language comprehension and music are easy to see when we play with rhymes. Through rhymes, children discover musical form, phrase length, and balance. The beat is steady and rhythm patterns are set by the lyrics.

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Music making is immensely beneficial to children as part of their early childhood development. It’s been proven by a multitude of studies. The more we learn, the more we understand the importance of music education in early childhood, yet music making is still pushed to the side or treated as an afterthought in far too many early childhood education (ECE) settings.

This neglect leads to huge missed opportunities. So let’s delve into why we keep missing the mark on music education in early childhood settings, the consequences, and what we can do about it.

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Children also benefit when they engage in active musical and sound exploration on their own, here’s how...

It’s something that we hear a lot, embarrassed parents commenting: “My child is the ONLY one who won’t sit still.” No, they’re not, I promise and it’s OK. There are many children who won’t sit still. Maybe not in your class (or maybe you don’t see them). It might be that in your child’s circle of friends, your child is the only one with ants in their pants. But I promise you…

Ever noticed how a space full of little ones can become so calm and united in the act of music-making? There’s a special quality to music-making when you engage in it with your children.

Ever wondered what the fuss is about with play-based learning? Learn the theory, the benefits of play, and some play-based activities today.

The best music for children’s learning is a diversity of music. Find out how exposing children to LOTS of DIFFERENT music can change their brains.

Educators and families have obvious influences on a child’s early life. But did you ever think about the impact physical spaces have on early childhood education?

And when it comes to setting up a space in an early learning classroom, you can make a huge difference as an educator if you embrace the philosophy that the environment is a “third teacher”.

Physical environments in childcare or an early learning setting ARE important. We’ll have a look at why they matter and how you can create an environment to support creativity and education in your ELS.

Recorded songs don’t have a place in kids music classes. Find why interactive music making is better + get a list of our fave songs for fresh inspiration.

Learn how blowing bubbles helps with early childhood development for kids of ALL ages! While you’re here, gain fresh inspiration for new bubble play games!

Find out the benefits of music for social-emotional learning & find inspiration with these fun SEL music activities in your early learning setting today.

Looking out for music milestones as your little one grows? Find out some common milestones & learn how you can nurture their musical growth today.

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Ever wondered if singing to your little one is worth it? Singing boosts cognitive development in many areas of your child’s brain. Find out more today.