Singing has lots of health and developmental benefits for your little ones. You can listen to some of our favourite songs and download the lyrics from the list on the right.
Singing makes you happy
Singing out loud releases feel-good hormones called endorphins that make you feel happy and positive. There is also a tiny part of your inner ear, called the sacculus, that releases even more happy hormones when it’s stimulated by music.
Singing helps you get healthy
Not only is it good for your mental health and mood, but research has shown that singing can actually help build your immune system. And did you know that singing is also an aerobic activity? It forces us to breathe deeply, which draws more oxygen into our bodies. This then travels all around our bloodstreams and even oxygenates our brains.
Singing teaches communication skills
Singing prepares babies for communicating later in life as it helps them get used to the structure and inflections of their native language. For toddlers and children, singing strengthens their lips and tongues which encourages clear speaking, and also expands their vocabulary and teaches them about creative language and rhyme.
Singing helps with brain development
Learning to sing along with your favourite songs is a great way to build up your memory, as you recall lyrics and tunes – just think of how many songs you know off by heart without even trying! Singing as part of a group, can also build up your concentration and stamina as you try to keep in tune and follow the pace of the group.
Don’t forget the actions!
Action songs are a brilliant way to develop your child’s co-ordination, gross and fine motor skills, as well as their ability to concentrate and focus.
