Hand-Clapping Songs (5 videos)

Improve Motor and Cognitive Skills

Children between ages six and ten go through a developmental process responsive to hand-clapping songs.  These activities enhance children’s needs – emotional, sociological, physiological and cognitive.  Feeling more alert and being in a better mood occurs.  Developmental learning problems like dyslexia and dyscalculia may be reduced.  Research conducted at Ben-Gurion University by Dr. Idit Sulkin is briefly described in Science Daily.  It suggests music and clapping and movement be an integral part of early education.

Musical Fireworks Expands Your Brain (video)

Follow a Fourth of July 
Music and Movement Sequence

Mimic the intricate actions learning how music enhances learning as suggested by neuroscience.

Brighter Children through Music (2 videos)

Marvel over music’s power

 

Madeline Frank has amassed dozens of articles citing music’s influence over effective teaching and learning, mental health, and motivation.  Start by watching two amazing children entertain us with their musical gifts.  Six years old Viljami Morander and the Ukulele boy, both are precious.  When you finish smiling, take time enjoying Madeline’s collection of research-based music articles.  Insist your school offers music to every child and teen!  Music is essential for total brain development!