The Soundtrack of Summer: How Music Helps Children Create Joyful Summer Memories There is something about summer that feels musical. Maybe it is the sound of children laughing outside long after dinner. Maybe it is bare feet running across the grass while music plays in the background. Maybe it is the way a simple song…
Author: Armelle Gloaguen
The Science of Joy: What Happens in a Child’s Brain During Music
There is a moment that happens in almost every class. A child who walked in a little unsure suddenly leans forward. Their eyes widen when they hear the first strum of the guitar or the deep vibration of the drum. Their bodies begin to move before they even realize it. Their hands start clapping.…
How to Celebrate Earth Day With Music: Easy and Wonderful Activities for Curious Kids
Every April, when Earth Day comes around, I find myself thinking about the way children experience the world. Adults often talk about protecting the planet in big, serious ways, but children begin somewhere much simpler. They begin with curiosity. They begin with listening. When I walk outside withchildren after a music class, something wonderful…
Growing Through Music: How Rhythm Helps Children Bloom
March is the season of new beginnings. The days grow longer, flowers begin to bloom, and the world slowly stretches awake after winter. Children are not so different. Given the right environment: warmth, encouragement, and joyful experiences, they bloom too. And one of the most powerful tools to help them grow? Music. 🎶 We see…
Why Music Is One of the Best Ways to Teach Kindness to Children
February is often wrapped in hearts, cards, and sweet treats, but for young children, love looks a little different. It looks like sharing an instrument, waiting for a turn, holding hands in a circle, or singing side by side with a friend. We believe that one of the most powerful ways children learn kindness, friendship,…
Starting the Year with Music: Helping Children Find Rhythm, Joy, and Focus
We are in a month of new beginnings; fresh notebooks, new routines, and the promise of growth. For children, it’s also a time of transition: returning to school, adjusting after the holidays, and rediscovering structure after weeks of play and celebration. And what better way to ease back into rhythm than…with rhythm itself? Music is…
The Gift of Music: Why Experiences Matter More Than Toys
The holidays are here; a time of twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and the happy hum of anticipation. Children are counting down the days, parents are juggling to-do lists, and everywhere you look, something is sparkling and new. But when we think back to our own childhood holidays, it’s rarely the toys we remember most. It’s…
The Sound of Gratitude: Celebrating Thankfulness Through Music
November is the month of cozy sweaters, warm soups, and most of all, gratitude. But what does “thankfulness” really look (and sound) like for little ones? We believe it sounds a lot like music; giggles, clapping hands, and voices singing together. Music helps children feel gratitude before they can fully explain it. A favorite song…
Music, Family, and the Spirit of the Season
Music is one of the simplest and most joyful ways families can come together—especially as the holidays draw near. Whether it’s singing while cooking, dancing around the living room, or sharing songs passed down through generations, music brings warmth, laughter, and a sense of belonging. We’ve seen again and again how magical it is when…
Engaging Parents in Music-Based Language Learning: Making Language Stick at Home
Music is one of the most natural and joyful ways children learn—and when parents join in, the impact is even greater. Whether it’s tapping to the beat in the kitchen or singing in another language during bath time, music makes language learning a fun, shared experience that strengthens bonds and builds brains. We’ve seen how…