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Education2026-05-17

Want to boost early literacy skills? Try singing

Parents and educators intuitively know the many benefits of singing and music for young children. It’s why children learn the alphabet through song, PBS’ Daniel Tiger sings to teach emotional regulation, and lullabies are used to lull babies to sleep.  But there is also a growing body of resea

By The Hechinger Report

Want to boost early literacy skills? Try singing

Parents and educators intuitively know the many benefits of singing and music for young children

It’s why children learn the alphabet through song, PBS’ Daniel Tiger sings to teach emotional regulation, and lullabies are used to lull babies to sleep.  But there is also a growing body of resea