Toddler Music Learning
Parenting with music? You might be wondering what you can do to support your young child’s learning. Our answer? Sing with them! (Seriously. That’s it.)
Like everything we do with our Music Together® program, the suggestion is rooted in research. Let’s take a look behind the scenes and explore how parenting with music supports brain development and socio-emotional learning.
When You Parent with Music
Your Child's Brain Grows
For young children, whose brain architecture is forming, music-making can be even more impactful. You see, by our mid-twenties, our neural pathways are pretty much done being built, but they’re just coming together for babies and toddlers. In fact, our brains are more active during the first five years of life than they will ever be. Positive early experiences create strong neural pathways—and a strong foundation for all future learning.
Here’s how music acts as a brain architecture superhero. Because music is accessible and enjoyable for young children, they are likely to repeat songs they like over and over (and over), especially when the grownups they love sing with them. This repetition and engagement exercises important neural pathways, making them stronger and supporting the development of a sturdy brain foundation. And all you have to do is sing!
Join us as we sing together during Music Together classes. You’ll receive a song book and CD (also access to online music app) as part of your enrollment. You can view our class schedules here.