Music as a Method of Learning in the Initial Stage of Children

The first stages of learning always turn out to be the most complicated for children, since it is a new phase that for many is unpleasant. In the first years of study, it is very common to see in children boredom when learning what the teacher teaches, coming to see learning as an obligation that both the teacher and his parents require him to do.


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Undoubtedly, music since the beginning of time has been a source of inspiration and certainly gives way to creativity. It is an undeniable fact that when playing background music while children perform some kind of schoolwork, they helps them with the concentration so necessary for the learning process in which children find themselves. If as a teacher you dare to go a step further and place background music while the children are doing some activity, you will notice that in a short time they will have greater concentration, their behavior will improve and you will even observe more cooperation between them.

Here are some tips to apply to children both in the classroom and at home.

Applying Music for the Learning of Children in the Initial Stage

Learning with music can make a difference in those children who are just starting out in the world of knowledge, that is why in order to make children learn what they are taught from the beginning, we recommend:

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  • Place songs that make rhyming syllables and numbers so that the child learns faster and more enjoyable.

  • While the music is playing, it is recommended to make gestures that help the child identify what is being taught.

  • While they are performing tasks in their desks, it is advisable to place classical music, as it is proven that this helps them in their concentration.

Music Genres to Place in the Classroom

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Any type of music can be beneficial for children when carrying out school activities; However, here are some types according to what you want to wake up in the child:

  • Classical music is one of the most used alternatives because it awakens certain regions in the brain that help with the intelligence of children; that is why this genre is highly recommended for both the classroom and the home.

  • If what the teacher seeks is the concentration of children, electronic music is the best option, it is also highly recommended to reduce the nerves.

  • As for the stimulation of creativity, the perfect genre for this is rock; as long as it is soft and at moderate volume.

  • As you have already experienced, music is one of the ideal options to start teaching our children; This is in many ways the key to the development of children in such a primordial period as is the initial stage of their learning. So do not wait any longer and start implementing this technique in your classroom so you can experience the effects of music on children who are just beginning a stage as primordial as it is to know.


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