Music Learning and Language Development in Early Childhood
Dr Anita Collins explores the research that has been undertaken into the connection in the early years between music learning and language development. Dr Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and author in the field of brain development and music learning.
Key Messages/Takeaways
- Children start hearing melody and rhythm in the womb, with an understanding of speech sounds beginning around age one
- Explore links between children who can maintain a rhythm/beat and their potential ease of learning to read (cognitive readiness)