Quack Pack: Music and Movement
Quack Pack: Music and Movement When you think of children participating in music and movement, some children may think that they are singing, running on top of their lungs, or hitting their nose with an instrument. Many people do not realize that, like math, science, reading or writing, music and movement play an important role in a child's development and have many benefits. Children naturally enjoy music and begin to respond to music at a young age. As they get older, their love of music will bring one of the most obvious benefits to children involved in music and movement: the release of energy. When children participate in music and movement activities, they are allowed to have fun, be creative, dance, and burn off some energy. When children participate in group movement and music activities, they also develop and improve their social skills. They learn to work in a team, they learn to share, and they learn to be creative in a group setting. Other benefits of music and movement...