Singing, music, and dance play a very important role in our culture. We find music in every aspect of our life – movies, television, theater, in all celebrations and so on. Music helps in all areas of child development – intellectual, social and emotional, fine and gross motor skills and language. It helps the body and the mind work together. If kids are exposed to music during early childhood, they learn to identify the sounds and meaning of words. Dancing to music not only helps children build motor skills but also allow them to practice self-expression. Music helps in strengthening memory skills in both children and adults. Music should be an important part of curriculum in preschools.
