Spring into Step: why movement is crucial to learning

Asking your toddler to sit still is like asking the sun to stop shining. Moving when learning is crucial.It is impossible for the sun to stop shining and likewise for your toddler to keep still...and there is a good reason. Its as natural for toddlers to move as it is for the sun to shine! So I wonder why as adults we expect toddlers to keep still?Is it for us more than for them? Is it for their safety, because its time to eat, because they should learn the discipline of waiting, etc? There are many valid reasons but when it comes to learning babies and toddlers right up to pre-school age and beyond need the freedom to attach new ideas, songs, words and concepts to some kind of movement whenever possible. Strong links between the movement and the new concept are more easily formed than just sitting and listening.Early Learning Music concepts continued at home in between classes are the natural way to incorporate music and movement into your child's life every day. You will see results and your child reaps the benefits.