All parents and educators will understand the struggles of helping a child retain information. There can be many different ways to do it, from repeatedly drilling the information into them to more engaging ways such as learning through music. Think back to your own childhood. Chances are, you can still remember a few songs your parents or teachers sang to you then. When you hear them, they may even instill a nostalgic feeling. Have you ever wondered why these memories are so poignant? Music works all parts of the brain, ensuring better information retention. That is one reason using songs can help your child retain information.
Music as A Memory Tool
How did you help your child when they were first learning to speak? Did you sing the ABC’s and recite nursery rhymes to them? If so, you already know that music can be a strong memory tool. Working more parts of the brain than simply engaging in speech, using songs to teach your child increases the chances of them retaining information. This is because the imparted information gets stored in multiple parts of the brain, as opposed to just one through speech! In addition, constant repetition can turn learning into something your child dreads, which you do not want. Keep them eager to learn by using fun and catchy songs to get their attention.
Music for Learning Social Cues
Have you ever noticed that, in songs where a character says something, the tone and pitch of their voice changes within the song? That comes as no big surprise: after all, the tone and pitch of our own voices change in daily life, when we are expressing a certain emotion and in different scenarios.
For children who are just starting to learn about the world around them, these musical cues can help them to pick up on various social cues. Natural and unnatural rhymes, a shift in tone, stressed syllables; these are all subtle signifiers into where a conversation is going. Knowing how to pick up on all these will help a child with conversational and listening skills in later life.
Music for Language Learning
In addition to social learning, music can also help a child’s language learning as they listen to different vocal emphases as well as rhythmic beats and pitches. Much of daily speech and writing is entrenched in rhythm: think about alliteration and stressed syllables. A child who is exposed to music will intrinsically be able to pick up on these key aspects of language learning.
Enhance Information Retention with Mind Muzic
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