Music & Movement: Tuning the Mind for Success

At Red Dot, Blue Dot Preschool, music is woven into the fabric of our day. We don't just listen to music—we play instruments, sing to learn, and move our bodies to the beat. From our daily cleanup songs to our big Christmas and Year-End performances, music makes learning stick!

How Music Enhances Your Child’s Mind:

• Boosts Brain Power: Music stimulates the same neural pathways used for spatial reasoning and math.

• Develops Language: Singing nursery rhymes and action songs increases vocabulary and improves the phonemic awareness needed for reading.

• Strengthens Memory: We sing to learn! By putting facts like the months of the year or counting to 100 into a song, we increase attention spans and long-term retention.

• Physical Coordination: Dancing and playing instruments helps develop the fine and gross motor skills required for writing and physical confidence.

• Emotional Growth: Group singing and performances build the self-esteem and confidence that create a truly happy, social child.

Music in Our Daily Routine:

• Transition Tunes: Singing while cleaning up toys or moving between activities.

• Creative Expression: Acting out action songs and practicing for our seasonal performances.

• Learning Songs: Alphabet, letter sounds and counting.