Sing, Move, Learn! 5 Reasons Why Music Makes Studying Easier
By Adelene Britanico
Did you know that music can help your brain grow stronger just like food helps your body? Yes, It’s true! Whether you’re singing along, tapping your feet, or dancing to a beat, music helps you learn in fun and powerful ways.
Here are five reasons why music is a great learning buddy for you:
Music Helps You Focus
Soft background music can help you to pay attention better, especially during reading or writing time. The 2020 survey at Polytechnic University of the Philippines shows that many students use music to escape distractions and improve focus while studying.
Araw is a fun, singable science song that teaches how important the sun is and the rhythm helps kids focus because it uses structured, repetitive patterns that naturally support attention and memory.
Singing Helps You Remember
Singing helps your brain store information like a song stuck in your head. It’s easier to remember facts when they’re in a tune. Try out this theory and see if your kids can memorize sea creatures in this song!
Music Boost Brain Power
Music activates many parts of your brain like memory, language, and even math skills. When you sing songs like the alphabet, your brain practices listening, recognizing patterns, and learning new words all at the same time. Practice the Filipino Alphabet with a catchy tune!
Music + Movement Helps Your Body and Mind
Action songs help you move your body, strengthen your muscles, and improve your memory.Dancing or following movements also improves your motor skills.
Songs like “Mag-exercise Tayo Tuwing Umaga” helps you move by stretching, jumping, and dancing. This gets your heart pumping and brain ready to learn.
Music Makes Learning Fun
When you’re having fun, learning feels easy! Music helps you feel happy and excited, which makes your brain more open to new ideas. Singing and dancing can turn a boring lesson into something fun and exciting.
Music helps you feel good inside, and when you’re enjoying yourself, your brain pays more attention and remembers more. Learning becomes fun, not boring!
Music isn’t just for singing and dancing, it can also be a superpower for learning. It helps you remember facts, focus better, move your body, and most of all, enjoy school. So next time, try listening to a learning song, sing along, and have fun while getting smarter.
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