| Music plays an important role in every child's development, providing a platform for listening, language, and creativity. |
Tiny Tine Aficionados
Ages 0-6 months
Infants appreciate music from birth. They love the sound of their parents' voices and welcome early auditory stimulation. Soothing classical music is one of the many kinds of sounds that appeal to young infants. By hearing a wide variety of sounds and music they begin to use their voices to communicate and express themselves. |
Early Listeners
Ages 6-12 months
Babies are very social and enjoy interacting with their world. They begin to make a wider variety of sounds and can appreciate the different types of sounds they hear. Instrument sounds, silly songs, and nursery rhymes create a musical foundation to build upon. Imitation, repetition, and cause and effect play help infants to explore their environment.
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Little Sound Makers
Ages 1-2 years
Young children learn about music from exposure to sounds, sights, and experiences. At this age, kids love repetition, and they learn by doing things over and over again. Everyday objects and sounds can stimulate young brains - object play and placement help kids figure out how things work. |
Budding Musicians
Ages 2-3 years
Toddlers begin to remember the tunes of familiar songs, eventually learning to imitate tone and words. Music allows them to learn concepts, rhymes, and words. Toddlers strive for control and independence, and learn to affect their world. Repetition continues to be a great way to explore. |
Magical Maestros
Ages 3+ years
Preschoolers want to understand how things work. Learning basic concepts like colors, number, and letters helps them prepare for school. They love to entertain by telling stories and jokes. Open-ended toys encourage preschoolers to use their imaginations. Songs, instruments, and rhymes set to music allow children to learn in a fun and creative way. |
Curious Composers
Ages 4+ years
Four-year-olds are creative and independent and they crave control. Singing becomes second nature, a great way to learn about new concepts. Toys that provide a foundation but allow kids to use their imagination for further discovery are always welcome. |
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Expert Advice
Music Helps You Grow!
By Susan L. Curley, M.S. Ed., CLC
Child Development Specialist
Starting from birth, newborn babies recognize their parents’ voices. When the rest of the world is unrecognizable, familiar sound patterns, can have a soothing effect. Parents often sing lullabies to create a calm environment. This early exposure to music helps develop baby’s brain by creating neuron pathways. Read More
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