MUSIC MATTERS

LONG BEFORE BABIES CAN WALK OR TALK, THEY SHOW AN APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC. BUT IT’S ALSO A GREAT WAY TO ENCOURAGE NUMERACY, LITERACY AND BONDING, WRITES JO HOOD FROM MAINLY MUSIC

What starts as a smile turns into a giggle and becomes laughter. You hear it often. You see it often. A child and a mother, enjoying the moment, finding a connection. This often happens at mainly music. Why? The music, the movement, the props, the focus on parent and child interaction is all part of what a mainly music session is all about. Each week, families with young children enter with anticipation. For mum, dad or carer, this is a chance to connect, to bond, to enjoy time with their child and be with their child. ‘Being with’ a child is a necessary part of growing up. The Brainwave Trust reminds us of the outcomes of development and growth when we value the importance of the relationships with our children.…

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Little Treasures (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 182 Winter 2018

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