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The timeline for music and movement in a child’s world for this age group.
This is things that you may notice that can be attributed to music and movement within a child’s development.
The response to musical activity will not only be rewarding but highly beneficial to their general development.
Timeline for music and movement
- Language skills can develop further through singing and imitation,
- Moving and responding to music can help develop memory and hand/eye coordination,
- They will learn to distinguish between loud and quiet, fast and slow,
- They begin to be aware of a beat in the music and recognise different rhythms,
- They will learn the words to simple songs and develop the coordination needed to play simple instruments i.e. simple drums or bells,
- They begin to find out how to cooperate with other children.
Renae (Seriously Kids)
Renae is the founder & CEO of SK who has been working with families for decades. Her educational background and experience in the Early Childhood sector, as well as Social Science and Community Services has provided a broad base to her approach which focuses on balancing the informative but never at the expense of providing an entertaining read.
From working in the private setting, not for profit, as well as government agencies and at times combining her love of travel and work on a global scale, she is also a mum who has experienced the poo blowouts, the shopping tantrums and the sleepless nights.
