For thousands of years, music has been a part of young children’s lives. Babies and toddlers have been soothed by adults singing to them. Families would entertain each other and their friends by singing and making music. Today, some children have rich musical experiences. They may see members of their family singing or playing instruments. Some children are taken to hear live music.
Other children might not have these opportunities and so it is worth considering how we might plan a range of musical experiences for children. As well as the developmental benefits of such experiences, music should also be enjoyed for its own sake as it is a powerful medium.
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