5 to 7 years
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This is a crucial age for encouragement as many children, especially boys, stop singing naturally and are often reluctant to persevere with playing a musical instrument.
As with the other age groups the response to music, music & movement & musical activity will not only be rewarding but highly beneficial to their general development.
Here we look closer into the 5 to 7 year age range.
Their abilities and range has developed and is more refined.
Timeline for music and movement
- Your child will acquire new vocal strengths and increase their range.
- They will develop a better memory of music though repetition of songs and patterns and an understanding of simple musical concepts.
- They will be able to play simple percussion instruments and, given the opportunity, will be able to pick out tunes on instruments such as keyboards or xylophones.
- ome may develop a passion for pop music now, though some start earlier.
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.
