People who love music know that hearing a favorite song can instantly shift their mood—lifting their spirits, helping them unwind, and triggering a wide range of emotional and physical reactions. In many ways, the human response to music is universal.
Educators have long tapped into this power, using music to support literacy development in young learners. Even newborns appear to benefit from musical exposure, and children as young as two often show improvements in reading and writing when they participate in any form of music instruction.
How does music education strengthen literacy skills? The possibilities are vast, because every brain works differently. Still, music lessons naturally teach children to listen, interpret, and link sounds together like building blocks—skills that closely mirror the foundations of reading.
