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The Importance of Music and Movement in Early Childhood
From infancy onward, children organically and spontaneously respond to and engage in a love of music and movement.
Young children experience music in various ways and settings — whether at home through lullabies at bedtime, or through songs, jingles, and lyrics overheard at events, concerts, and in their neighborhoods and communities. Children begin responding to music at an early age and naturally want to interact with the music they encounter throughout their daily lives.
Music and movement play an important role in early childhood development and the achievement of learning milestones. These activities help with cognitive development, the strengthening of social skills, and the use of fine and gross motor skills found in playing instruments such as the guitar, violin, ukulele, and keyboards. Music and movement also contribute to physical and emotional well-being and encourage children to express themselves safely, spontaneously, and creatively. Movement additionally promotes balance, coordination, and connection.
Both music and movement motivate, encourage, promote, and support developmental domains of growth, learning, and achievement throughout the lifespan.
About Corlears School
Corlears School is a progressive independent school located in the heart of Chelsea, serving students from toddlers through fifth grade. In the Early Childhood division, the Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based curriculum is intentionally aligned to key developmental domains in an approach that emphasizes the art of play and wonderment. In a safe and supportive environment centered on social and emotional development, students of all ages are encouraged to ask questions, think freely, and advocate for themselves and others.
Since 1968, Corlears has specialized in early years education with the belief that these formative years are essential to instilling a lifelong love of learning, and the start of a child's academic life should be nothing short of exceptional.
