Our almost 2 year old twin girls have been LOVING music for quite a while. It seems every day we are having a dance party in our house listening to all different kinds of music. They already know how to turn on the ipod speakers and get the music to play. We enjoyed this article with 7 more ways to teach your kids how to appreciate music from http://www.nanny.net/ and hope you do to!!
*** "7 Ways to Teach Kids to Appreciate Music More" ***
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"Studies abound regarding the effects of music on children. From the Mozart Effect to the question of violent lyrics, scientists are working to find out what exactly happens when the brain is exposed to different types of music. Most of the studies are still inconclusive but one thing is certain – music is an integral part of life, and for children, the older they get the more important music becomes. Schools have cut music programs due to budget deficits, so teaching music appreciation to children is often left to the parents. Here are some ideas to help you teach your kids to appreciate music more.
- Start early
- Teach your child to sing
- Music and dance
- Show good music videos
- Introduce your child to an instrument
- Sing in the car
- Make a date"
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