1. Music has a calming effect
From an early age, it is important to make music with your child. In fact, singing a nursery song or playing a music box has a calming effect on babies. Also, listening to music at an early age is good for speech and language development. Babies learn to recognize words and get a feel for the rhythm of a language.
2. Positive effect on language development
Children learn to listen well from music. So not in the sense of, "listening well to mom or dad," but really listening with your hearing. This has a positive effect on your child's language development. Children who regularly listen to music better distinguish between sounds and words. This helps them to talk. In addition, songs contain a lot of regularity, which makes it easier to remember the words. The rhyming adds to this.
3. Improving motor skills
As your baby gets older and works on his motor skills, he will grab anything he can and try to make sounds with it. Think of hitting a chair or walking along the heater with a toy. Also, many children enjoy dancing, clapping and moving to music once they start walking. All these actions are good for children's motor skills.
4. Good atmosphere with music
Music also creates a good and relaxed atmosphere. For example, if you are cleaning with your child, this often goes much easier while singing. If you have several children, music is also something they enjoy together. Therefore, it is also good for their social skills.
5. Supports with daily structure
Singing is also a pleasant way to indicate moments of transition. It gives children something to hold on to. For example, we sing certain songs when we start a new activity. The singing supports the structure of the day.
More effects of music
Science has shown that music has many other positive effects, including:
- Children can express their emotions with music and it helps them cope with their feelings. Songs offer comfort, peace or make them happy.
- Music improves children's concentration and cooperation.
- Children get satisfaction when they see others enjoying their ‘performance’. This creates a more positive self-image.
- Children experiment with sound and rhythm.
- Music promotes creativity.