Do you sing with your students? That’s the question I asked teachers on The Mailbox® Preschool Facebook page. And I was happy to see so many of you responded with a big enthusiastic, “YES!” Singing helps build early language skills and increase brain development. Plus it’s just fun. And if you don’t sing, you’re missing…
Music in schools
Who Plays a Musical Instrument?
When I discovered that today, November 6, is National Saxophone Day, I suddenly became curious. I wondered how many of you play a musical instrument. Research has informed us that children who learn to play musical instruments benefit in many ways. Increased memory skills and improved math and reading skills are three such benefits. The…