![]() Also be mindful of the constant noise and ‘busyness’ that creeps into our children’s lives and be sure to give them quiet time and space without background noise. Be aware of the lyrical/thematic content of recorded music that you might be playing around young children. Gentle music can be wonderful for tiny babies – check out Music for Dreaming and Cradle Songs for some truly beautiful instrumental lullabies. Children love all kinds of recorded music (not just music aimed at children). Popping on some music and having a dance, a sing or just a quiet listen can be therapeutic for grown-ups and children alike. If you are feeling brave, why not add your own little melody to a book written in rhyme? Try using a melody you know well, like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and see if you can make it fit! There’s a huge range of ‘singable’ books out there (my favourite is this BEAUTIFUL and tear-jerking version of Puff the Magic Dragon) and there are often lots of great books based on songs at op-shops and discount stores. Many storybooks lend themselves beautifully to being sung. I’ve put together some videos of favourite nursery rhymes to use with a variety of ages here.Īnother lovely time to use music is when reading a book. Nursery rhymes are little nuggets of goodness – they aid language development (through introduction of new words, simple sentence structure and variations in pitch and volume), cognitive development (via repetition, patterns and sequencing and imaginative imagery), physical development (through movement of the mouth and tongue as well as the whole body) and social/emotional development (through touch, exploration of emotions and personal expression). We carry with us the nursery rhymes that were sung to us as children, and they are passed down orally from one generation to the next. Why not start with nursery rhymes? Nursery rhymes are a wonderful and timeless way to connect with your child.
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