Children who grow up hearing music, singing songs, and moving to the beat are enjoying what experts call "a rich sensory environment."
Research shows that children who are actively involved in music
- do better in reading and math
- are better able to focus and control their bodies
- play better with others and have higher self-esteem
" Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. It is thought that brain development continues for many years after birth. Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language, and can actually wire the brain's circuits in specific ways. "-Carolyn Phillips is the author of the Twelve Benefits of Music Education.