MUSIC AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT

Jane Tate and Cari Gregerson, both early childhood music educators at the MacPhail Center for Music, dive into the vital role of music in toddler development. They discuss how engaging song ideas and multisensory experiences enhance language and cognitive skills. The conversation also highlights creative adaptations for virtual classes during the pandemic, focusing on social-emotional growth through rhythmic activities and role play. Listeners will learn practical strategies to incorporate music and finger plays into daily routines, enriching children's developmental journeys.