Did You Know Reading Skills Can Be Improved by Singing Songs?

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Wed, 2018-05-09 17:58

Singing songs (and the repetition of the songs) appears to support strengthening inter-hemispheric connections in the brain.

I am so pleased to feature this insightful and informative blog by early literacy and reading specialist, Nancy Platt! Nancy worked as a children’s librarian for 15 years at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut, and she is passionate about multisensory and play-based early education. Currently residing in the Dominican Republic, Nancy is furthering her expertise in advocacy, language acquisition, and bilingual education.
~ Erica Warren

Key Takeaways:

1
Children with dyslexia often need help in developing auditory discrimination.
2
Learning songs helps support recall and develop a short-term memory in children.
3
Kids can use rhythm sticks, shakers or small drums to help them find the beat.
Read the full article here:
https://learningspecialistmaterials.blogspot.com/2018/03/did-you-know-reading-skills-can-be.html