How Musical Toys Enhance a Child's Mood and Grades
Ever notice how good you feel when an upbeat, familiar tune plays on the radio?
Well, it’s actually been proven that listening to fun, upbeat songs can enhance your mood and make you happier and when kids are happier it’s been proven that their test scores are better. Upbeat tunes can also make a child feel more energetic, so if your little guy or girl is ever acting a big sluggish, just turn on the radio to a spunky song and watch how he/she perks up!
Music won’t make your child an instant genius, but it can possibly make a difference from a B+ to an A.
That’s worth pumping out the tunes. Isn’t it? Also, when kids are happier they get along better with other kids and siblings, which is definitely a bonus. So if your kids are pushing each others buttons, you should push the button on the stereo or encourage a jam session with instruments!
There are also studies that suggest that the act of playing music may fire up parts of a child’s brain that help them focus better, which could also result in better school work and test scores.
From the previously mentioned facts alone it’s easy to see that kids definitely need music in their lives. Consider getting a radio for their room and some musical instruments for the playroom to cover a variety of musical options.
You don’t need to pay out the big bucks for lessons for your child to learn how to play an instrument.
We just happen to offer easy-to-learn musical toys like the Learn to Play Piano Music Box by Melissa and Doug. This colorful piano, with 25 keys, will look great in a space and will definitely entice a child to want to sit down and play. It also comes with an illustrated songbook and teaching chart, so your little pianist can learn on his/her own or you can sit there and play teacher / student.
The Melissa & Doug Beginner Band Set is another great musical toy choice for adding music into your child’s life. If you get this set that includes a Xylophone, Kazoo, Castanets, Harmonica and Jingle Stick your child and friends can create a band and play happily together for hours.
If you’re working with a smaller space, why not get the Levels Of Discovery Rock A Buddies Musical Rocker that doubles as a chair and musical outlet. This rocker comes with a small xylophone on the armrest with attached wooden mallet. It also has a cute keyboard and sheet music backrest with a song your child can play and sing. The tiles flip back and forth from musical notes to “Do, Re, Mi” etc...
