Kindergarteners 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 should 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 the soothing lullaby to nursery rhymes to fun educational songs as they grow up.

What are the benefits of singing in kindergarten?

• Singing helps in the development of musical skills such as rhythm and time signature.
• Singing also makes learning fun and is a feel-good activity!
• Physical skills 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 acquired through singing, such as rhyming, help in the development of reading.
• Singing is also a great breathing exercise, and action songs and singing games can be great aerobic exercise. Singing also has health benefits! It releases endorphins and makes one feel happy and positive.
• Quieter children also find singing a wonderful emotional release mechanism and is 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 for them 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 songs helps children’s learning at this age 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 age 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.