Music is one of the things that most makes human life meaningful—and selecting positive, moving music can help students learn who they are and what they want. Dancing is another human experience that helps life feel beautiful and students to feel like themselves, and learning how to joyfully move their bodies can help students promote good mental and physical health. Below we have listed some of the biggest benefits of music and dancing for preschoolers.

Reduce stress: Dancing and music are great reminders that “this too shall pass”, and choosing the right song can help your child learn to make meaning despite stressors.

Sleep better: By reducing stress and increasing physical movement, dancing and music can help your child feel more calm and tired by the end of the day. It is important, however, to save dancing and music for early in the day rather than close to bedtime—too much stimulation and movement at the end of the day can result in being wired over tired.

Be happier: Happy music makes for a happy mind, and happy movement does, too. Mindfully select happy music for your child and provide a way for them to play it when they would like. To avoid digital device overuse, consider older music formats like a CD player they can learn to load and hit “play” on. 

Express yourself: Music and dance both provide opportunities for creative expression: to work on their “imagination muscle”, consider helping your child to write their own songs and create their own dances.

Connect and bond: Spending time together dancing and listening to music can release oxytocin, making the bond between you and your child deeper and your love stronger each time you spend time dancing, singing, or listening together.

Music and dance are some of the best parts of life, and doing these things with your child can help both you and them to feel happy, less stressed, closer, and creative. There are so many benefits to taking on life together, especially with the joy and life of music and dance helping to lead the way!

Want to start the dancing fun right away? Or maybe later this evening? Here are some

YouTube Playlists:

Kid’s Movie Sing-a-Long Classics

Kidz Bop

Bluey: The Album

For screenless fun, here is a kid’s CD Player with vintage vibes!

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