Music and Movement in Early Learning: Music

Streaming video - 2007

When young children hear music, their natural inclination is to move their bodies in response to it. Research has shown that this movement, like the music itself, is an integral factor in the brain’s and the body’s healthy development. Music is an invaluable learning tool by itself, but its impact is vastly enhanced when it is joined with movement.. Music and Movement in Early Learning explains what research has shown us about the importance of combining movement with music in early learning environments and shows experienced teachers using them effectively..