The arts shouldn’t be outshined by other subjects like reading, math, and science. As a parent, you should expose your child to music as early as possible. An extensive, varied education is the best way to set your child up for success, so here are some of the advantages of music in early child development.

Early Music Involvement

It takes a lot of practice to play a musical instrument well and very young children enjoy experimenting with many different instruments instead. This experimentation enriches a young child’s involvement with rhythms, movement, and tonality. At Northwest Children’s Center, children enjoy music class with our director daily. Formal music lessons are more appropriate for children 5 or 6 years old.

Increase Math Skills

At first, it doesn’t seem like music and math have any relation. However, introducing music in early child development can help your little one improve their math skills more than you think.

Develop Language Skills

Music can also help your child develop a bigger vocabulary. When your child sings they learn how to speak more clearly and enunciate. Your little one will learn a lot of new words through singing songs, also heightening their language skills.

Introducing your little one to music will give them a head start in child development. If you are ready to enroll your child in preschool, visit Northwest Children's Center in Cromwell, CT. The learning center offers child care and preschool programs on a full-time and part-time basis and summer programs to keep kids engaged in learning. All of the instructors hold degrees and have a passion for helping kids develop their social and language skills. To schedule a visit to this child care center, call (860) 635-3485 or visit their website for more information about their services.