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Music and Movement Benefits: The Power of the Vestibular System

“The vestibular system controls the sense of movement and balance.  From birth to about 15 months, the vestibular system is very active as the child gains a sense of gravity and knowledge of the physical environment through movement.  Rocking, swaying, and movement which rotates the head stimulates the vestibular system, stimulating the brain for new learning.“  – Smart Moves, by Carla Hannaford. Activating learning
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The Surprising Movement-Literacy Connection

At Kindermusik, we’ve said it for years… Movement and learning go hand in hand. That’s why we found it fascinating that a recent study done in Australian schools identified a direct correlation between young children who engaged in a movement program as they were also being taught to read.  The findings were astounding.  The combination of consistent movement and exercise while being taught to
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