Do you remember the time your granny used to sing lullabies and put you to sleep? We are sure that most of us still feel nostalgic every time we talk or think about those songs? Even though she was not the best singer, the warmth and affection in the tone made everything magical! Singing to young children right from a young age plays a crucial role in their psychological and social emotional development. Not only do they develop self-confidence and social skills, but also understand emotions, such as empathy, belongingness, love, etc. Pave the way for the big emotions and introduce self-regulation and leadership skills by singing for your children and engaging them in the same. Singing helps relieve anxiety, improves communication, and supports brain development.
Here are a few benefits of singing along with different ways you can introduce singing into your child’s routine and nourish their social and emotional growth.
Boost Social Skills & Develop Empathy
Nursery rhymes and puppets are a great way to expand the vocabulary and polish their language. Singing rhymes and lullabies also help introduce various concepts like sharing and caring and develop empathy so that they understand other people’s emotions. The multicolored handmade puppets offer a perfect fusion of storytelling and singing; they help retain the interest of your active toddler, who would enjoy the rhythm and relate it with the puppets easily.  These finger puppets for kids are easy to use and complement your singing; they are available in different shapes and characters like cows, sheep, etc.
 Raise a Confident Child
Singing is a great way to boost your child’s confidence as it gives them their own space where they can express their emotions, release their fears, and understand self-regulation. For toddlers, nursery rhyme toys are the first step toward self-expression. As they follow the rhythm and tone, they learn to focus and develop listening skills.
Control Anxiety & Fears
Have you ever noticed how an infant calms down instantly after a lullaby or soft music? Various researches have shown that singing has a calming effect on babies and lowers anxiety levels. It releases endorphins that help reduce pain or stress and brings a happy feeling. That’s why it is recommended to use circle time toys along with singing as it encourages learning, engages the children, and hones their language and vocabulary.
 In today’s stressful world, it is of paramount importance to have self-expression. Music and singing is the perfect way to do that! Boost your child’s emotional growth and social skills through singing.
