Best Music Toys for Toddlers

There are so many reasons why music is important for toddlers, but we’ll boil it down to 5.  Here are 5 Reason’s Why Music is Important for Toddlers:

1. Builds Language & Literacy Skills – Listening to music and singing can expose toddlers to new vocabulary.
2. Builds Math Skills – According to the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM Foundation), learning to play an instrument can improve mathematical learning.
3. Builds Social-Emotional Skills – Music can be enjoyed with others, which helps foster a sense of community.  Music can also portray a variety of emotions and help kids make sense of these emotions.
4. Builds Fine & Large Motor Skills – When toddlers make music (clapping or playing a musical instrument), it can help build their fine motor skills.  Dancing to music gets the body moving and helps build those larger motor skills as well.
5. Makes Them Happy – Music brings joy to our lives!  What better reason to listen and create music other than to put a smile on the face.