In a recent study, 4 to 6 year olds in a music and movement program showed more growth in motor skills than those in a standard physical education program. ... [Researchers] placed 50 children in an experimental music and movement program, and 42 in a traditional physical education program. After 8 weeks, the experimental group had improved significantly in both jumping and dynamic balance skills when compared to their peers in the traditional program.”
Early Childhood Research Quarterly (Vol. 19, Issue #4, 2004).
I have had many parents ask me how Kindermusik compares to Gymboree or Little Gym, now I can honestly say (as I suspected) - movement + music (Kindermusik) really is better!
(Thanks to Molly McGinn for bringing this study to my attention)
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