Music—whether you’re listening to it or playing it—has loads of benefits, but shared musical play (the act of making and reacting to music with another person) takes those benefits to the next level. Shared musical play is the ultimate multi-sensory experience that boosts cognitive, whole body, and social-emotional development, and supports critical grownup/child connection…all through PLAY!
There’s research to prove why practicing shared musical play at home is absolutely essential to positive growth and family engagement during the early years.
So, what exactly does it say and how can you replicate it?
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