Movement and Music
Introduction and Importance
Early childhood education significantly incorporates movement and music because it enables the children to be able to express their creativity and imaginativeness. This assists them to express themselves and what they can achieve in term of body, and expression of feelings. They are learning along with the utilization of social skills. Children learn to know about their talent and coordinate and learn how to express themselves through movement and music to develop motor skills and be informed of their talent. This kind of labor contributes to the general progress and provides physical, emotional and intellectual development of child. (Kaiser, 2020)
Creativity Theories and Perspectives
White voice, singing, dancing, and movement also exercises the children and enhances their creativity and communication skills. Sociocultural Theory developed by Lev Vygotsky suggests that cognitive and creative development of the child happens as a result of the social interaction. He holds that instruments such as music and movement form part of the children in enabling them to interact with the world around them, their social skills and how to learn through other people. Besides allowing children to express their creativity through dancing and making music as a group, the given group activities allow children to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The other theory which has gained prominence is the Reggio Emilia Approach according to which children are considered as artists of their learning. Within this context, creativity is interpreted as an extension of natural child expression and movement and music are an effective means of inquiry). By using this method, it is possible to make children express their ideas by means of different kinds of artistic expression in order to develop their imagination and creative thinking abilities and collaboration skills. Overall, these theories show the role of music and movement in the development of creativity and the cognitive process.(Wu & Zhang, 2025)
Resources, Materials, and Digital Technologies
Resources:
Various types of music of different genres to get children acquainted with various rhythms and sounds
Songs, dances, and actions that are supported in the online graphic videos to address movement and music activities
mobile applications and graphics on the topic of music to make the studying setting better
Materials:
Basic percussion so that children can find out about various sounds
Music and movement videos that are used in locomotor activities, e.g. stretches, bends and twists
Free-dance videos and application
Instruments on mobile applications to play with hands in an effort to inspire creativity
Digital Technologies:
The presence of interactive music creation platforms online
Applications, which enable children to make simple melodies or invent beats
Interactive games or animation video where dancing and music incorporation to kids so that they teach actively
Creative Learning Opportunities
0-2 years=In children of 0-2 years, use lullabies videos that have music playing that is soft, have simple imagery with repetitive words. This assists in building early language development, attention to auditory stimuli and comfort of emission in calming tones and rhythms to the new born and toddler.
2-3 years= Simple, toddler-friendly apps on a phone allow children aged 2 to 3 to learn how to play the piano by using their hands. In this age, they learn to enjoy tapping on colorfull keys and also hearing sound, which makes them get closer to exploring music at this age, and fine motor skills develop.
3-5 years= In children aged 3 to 5 years, play interesting videos on a cell phone with music and movement/ dance. Get the children to observe, follow movements and be able to express themselves with rhythm and dance.
Digital Evidence
0-2 years
https://youtube.com/shorts/1NKpZRbyrzU
2-3 years
https://youtube.com/shorts/VBcusTfJfsM
3-5 years
https://youtube.com/shorts/nKE0TIPvkb8
Critical Reflection and Evaluation
Considering my creativity strengths, I will say I believe in openness, flexibility, and enthusiasm and that what will assist me in teaching creativity with the use of movement and music. I enjoy coming up with new things and therefore I am able to come up with interesting games of children. This will be achieved through the provision of a conducive and encouraging environment that will encourage kids to express themselves, and bring out their creativity. It is also my interest in music and movement that drives me to continue searching new possibilities of introducing these two activities to the classroom. This not only enhances my own teaching skills, but also enables children to feel confident and this makes them very creative. I desire to motivate them to continue to discover and develop their individual abilities and develop an everlasting affection towards music and movement.(Krieg et al., 2023)