Benefits of singing in kindergarten

Kindergarten children love to sing! It is one of the many ways they learn. Music and singing should be a part of any good quality preschool or kindergarten program. Children instinctively like to hum, sing, make up songs, make sounds, and experiment with rhyme and language, and therefore we must take advantage of this and bring learning to children through song. Singing is often one of the ways we bond with our children from a very young age, from soothing lullabies to nursery rhymes to fun educational songs as they grow older.

What are the benefits of singing in kindergarten?

  • Singing helps in developing musical skills like rhythm and beat.
  • Singing also makes learning fun and is a feel-good activity!
  • Physical abilities are enhanced when actions are combined with songs.
  • Singing is a wonderful way to foster cultural awareness: learning songs in other languages ​​or learning about others.
  • Language skills gained through singing, such as rhyming, help in reading development.
  • Singing is also a great breathing exercise and action songs and singing games can be a great aerobic exercise. Singing has health benefits too! It releases endorphins and makes one feel happy and positive.
  • Quieter children also find singing a wonderful emotional release mechanism and a great form of self-expression.
  • Singing encourages memory skills.
  • Not only language-based skills are improved, but also math and science skills.
  • Singing is a spontaneous activity and can happen anywhere, anytime without the need for equipment or resources. Songs can be made up so that the words are relevant to the topic or personal to a particular child.
  • Singing can boost self-esteem and confidence in children. It is a way to share their learning with their families in a fun and positive way.
  • Singing also helps develop listening skills and speech sounds.
  • The repetitiveness of the language used in the songs helps children at this age learn and they are more likely to retain this information.
  • singing together creates a feeling of connection, community and sharing

Singing is a wonderful activity that has many benefits for the kindergarten or preschool child. Early childhood teachers have long known that singing is one of the most effective ways for children to learn. A program rich in music and singing experiences is sure to be a place where children enjoy their learning in a fun and relevant way.