It is undeniable that music affects humans in some way. Just think of the times you use it as means to get your emotions out, or the last time you heard a song and started dancing around without realizing it.

Music has a high impact on children as well.

Toddlers love music. They like listening to lullabies or enjoy the voice sound of their parents singing to them.

Enriching children ‘s lives with music at an early age has a multitude of developmental benefits. An early introduction to music does more than entertain. It serves as a tool to make a child’s routine productive and offers lifelong benefits.

Indeed, music contributes to what experts call the sensory environment and works on the neural connection to increase brain activity. There is more. An environment with music inputs impacts emotional, intellectual, social, and motor skills. Among other benefits, music inspires creativity, and even language and literacy can benefit from an early exposition to music sounds. We have just talked about this theme in Why Is Music So Important for Children’s Cognitive and Emotional Growth if you want to find it out.

There are many ways to incorporate music into your children’s routine naturally. Some of them you might not have even considered. No worries. You do not have to play an instrument or be a trained vocalist. Only should you use music in their games, correlating it with special occasions and participating in music activities.

Passive music is fine. Children like listening to lullabies, nursery rhymes, or songs. But between the ages of 1 and 3, kids respond best to music when they actively experience it. So, consider these four ways below to introduce music in their lives in a fun way.

Listen to environmental sounds.

From the noise of the cicadas to the rain or clock striking, rhythms and beats are everywhere in your toddler’s life. You only have to help them pay attention to them. It is a way to get children used to regular sounds and also an opportunity to make music together. Indeed, this simple activity could be an occasion to feel the music beats when replicating them. You can let them make a beat against the coffee table or a tray with a pencil. You can even lightly play a beat on their tummies or use your mouth to replicate the sounds. It does not matter what unconventional tools you use, only the attempt to get your children’s ears used to isolate music beats.

Family dance

Put the music on and dance! Most kids love to dance, so why not dance together as a way to incorporate rhythm into your toddlers’ routine? Having a dance party together is so fun! With older children, you can add fun to the dance family by making some silly movements. Children love to imitate them. Or you can also ask your pre-schooler to dance a freeze dance. When you pause the music at random times, your children should stop, holding whatever position they are currently in.

Sing everything

Singing is a great way to engage with music. You can even make up your songs. You can sing about cake ingredients, or about the actions of your children’s bath time, or diaper change. Even a list of instructions can turn into a happy song to sing together.

Create new lyrics to old tunes, sing your favourite songs together, find one from your childhood. Whatever music you are going to sing, they will love them! This activity can encourage your kids to join the melodies, develop linguistic skills and make up their songs. And to deepen the activity entertainment level, you and your toddler can sing with Mighty Echo-Microphone like a pop star!

Play with music toys

Another fun way to include music in your children’s days is through music toys, for having closer contact with musical instruments.

While playing with musical toys, children can learn the cause and effect of making sounds and acquire self-awareness through their senses’ exploration.

Giving your little ones an instrument to play means start a creative playtime as well. Moreover, it has been found that babies who interact with musical toys smile more and communicate better.

Wooden toy instruments represent an introduction to the form of a real musical instrument and the sensation it could give. When playing with a music toy, the instrument aesthetic becomes familiar to the child, who may show interest in making or performing music.

To ensure your toddler’s safety, remember to choose age-appropriate music toys and pay attention to the materials they are made of.

A xylophone, for example, can teach a child about different tones. Each colored bar of Shape and Sorter Xylophone plays a different sound when struck by the sticks. Moreover, it is a multifunctional toy because it is a xylophone, piano and shape sorting game all rolled into one!

Playing a keyboard instrument enhances coordination. It teaches children to use separate hands movements at the same time. Have you ever seen how children enjoy playing with a toy piano?

Children usually love percussion too. With a baby drum, the little ones can join the pleasure of making some good noises learning rhythms. A double-sided Drum will lead your child to the joy of rhythm while they make some beats by tapping the coloured circles. Moreover, by following the colourful flashing light, children can learn basic drum tempos.

Children love to handle a guitar, just like a Rockstar. Opting for a guitar toy is perfect for a little older child wanting to learn an instrument. For younger ones, this 6-in-1 Music Maker, which includes several instruments in one toy, can satisfy a child’s musical needs.

What is your favourite way to introduce music to your children’s daily life? We suggest you mix these methods.

Prove now how music and music toys have a significant impact on their development and fun.