Creating A Musical Home Environment

We’ve all had that moment where our favorite song comes on the radio and a huge smile lights up our face. Music makes people happy, it’s calming and soothing, and it helps express our feelings, so why wouldn’t you introduce music to your little one? Bring more music into your homes and childrens’ lives using some of these simple tips:

Actively listen to music. Having music playing in the background of your home is extremely beneficial in helping your kids interact with music regularly. Take it one step further and converse with one another about what you’re hearing and how it makes you both feel.

Sing with your child. Singing with your child is an excellent way for your child to learn basic melodies and rhythms. It doesn’t matter how well you can sing, even humming a tune will suffice. This is also a fun way for you and your child to spend quality time together.

Dance with your child. The ability to find and move to the steady beat of music is fundamental to their future music ability. If your child is experiencing difficulty, don’t be discouraged! According to research, girls often develop this skill around three years old, which is earlier than boys, who may still have trouble finding a beat well into kindergarten.

Make music together. As your child gets older, you can make a big impact in their lives by making music together. If you can play an instrument, consider a duet or writing a song. This will send a strong message to your child about the shared joy of making music.

If you instill the value of music in your child at a young age, they will be grateful when they’re older as they continue to explore the benefits. If you’re looking for a superior nursery school on Long Island that teaches your children the importance of the arts - look no further than Miss Sue's Nursery School! We invite you to visit our school and see our program in action. If you are interested in enrolling your child at Miss Sue's, call 516-938-0894 today.