'Turning their ears on... keeping their ears open' is a research project that was funded by Youth Music exploring the impact of musical activities on the development of pre-school age children.
“We are keen to know how music can help prepare children for primary school and to test to see if skills in numeracy and literacy of pre-school age children are improved because of music making activities.” Youth Music
I have posted up the full report as well as the conclusions, which make for very interesting reading...
Conclusions (in brief):
“We are keen to know how music can help prepare children for primary school and to test to see if skills in numeracy and literacy of pre-school age children are improved because of music making activities.” Youth Music
I have posted up the full report as well as the conclusions, which make for very interesting reading...
Conclusions (in brief):
- This type of music experience supports development in communication and language skills and understanding...
- The regular contact with the musicians supports the children’s mathematical development of skills and understanding...
- Through the provision of an enhanced music learning environment and regular contact with a musician the children’s musical development has been enhanced and improved...
- The music projects have had an impact on the children’s emotional, social, physical and cultural development. It has also supported the children’s development of a sense of self.
- These projects have enabled EYWs to work closely with musicians and for both sets of professionals to learn from one another.
- The music projects have had a positive impact upon the parents and carers who have been involved in the music sessions and for many parents and carers whose children have been involved.
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