Last Updated - October 29, 2024
Singing from birth (and before!) supports your child to develop their speech and language skills – copying actions and words, listening, turn taking, introduce new words, increase vocabulary, and support memory skills. A baby/child can use their gross motor skills with action songs and supports bonding with you and others. Singing can also soothe and distract – a soothing song and calming movement helps sleep.
Absolutely anytime! Singing can be enjoyed no matter where you are… Walking in the park, driving in the car, bath time, soothing songs at bedtime, getting dressed/undressed, playing together…
When singing together support your baby/child by facing them so they can see your face/expressions and movement of your mouth. Slow down your singing so words can be heard more clearly and support your child with the actions. Repeating songs is a great way for children to build their memory skills and join in again and again with a familiar song! Banging on a drum, shaking a rattle/bells, clapping supports their motor skills and helps children hear different sounds and rhythm.
Take a look at BBC Tiny Happy people for some great videos or songs and nursery rhymes. Like The wheels on the bus or 3 in a bed. Click here to discover lots more.
