Music is a great addition to any play space, because music is such a big part of our lives. Music can brighten a mood, entertain, relieve stress, it encourages creativity and interactive play, and as a bonus music is just fun!
Studies have shown that music can be a useful tool in the educational system. Music is thought to assist in brain development, and evidence suggests that music and memory are both processed in the same area of the brain.
You can probably remember songs from your childhood word for word, even as you grow older and the memory less able to function as it used to. Music can also help with focus, which can be a big issue for a lot of younger children.
From a teacher’s perspective, it can help with the ability to learn languages, both writing and speaking. It can stimulate the left hemisphere of the brain, which is thought to be the area where creativity is developed. It can help with cognitive development, recognition of patterns, it teaches discipline, exercises the memory, and develops coordination. All these things can facilitate better learning in the classroom. Why not give your play space some musical pieces? We have a good selection; contact us and let’s talk about what we can do in your play space!
