Looking for fun and meaningful ways to add music to your child’s day? Ms Jobelle Ubalde, an Accredited Creative Arts Educator and Teacher at our Ma On Shan campus, shares 5 playful and practical ideas to make music part of your daily routine. Whether it’s singing a tidy-up tune, dancing to favourite songs or creating rhythms with household items, these simple activities can boost your child’s confidence, spark creativity and support their development in a joyful and engaging way.
#1
Introduce Routine Songs
Routine songs, like a cleanup song or a shower song, help children recognise daily routines. This promotes a sense of security and builds their confidence as they learn what to expect throughout the day.
#2
Listen to Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes play a key role in early language and communication development. They lay the foundation for reading and writing as children grow. The rhythmic patterns and repetition in rhymes help children grasp new words, strengthen memory, and expand their vocabulary.
#3
Bring in Calming Music
Listening to calming music after active play or before bedtime can help children relax and regulate their emotions. It also teaches them an important life skill: self-soothing when they need to slow down. Caregivers can join in, modeling relaxation techniques and strengthening their bond with the child.
#4
Make Music with Household Items
Turn everyday objects into instruments! Empty water bottles, box containers, toy drums—anything that makes a sound can become part of the fun. Play your child’s favourite song and create a mini jam session together. This encourages creativity and makes music an exciting, hands-on experience.
#5
Develop Steady Beat
Everything around us moves in rhythm. Developing a sense of steady beat helps children enhance hand-eye coordination and overall motor skills, which support walking, running, and even speech development. A strong sense of rhythm also contributes to better focus and cognitive growth.
Music helps young children grow in so many ways, including language and motor skills as well as emotional wellbeing. By adding these simple musical touches to your routine, you are nurturing your child’s potential and setting them up for a lifetime of joyful learning and discovery!
