When developing our little one’s speech, language, and social skills we are trying to integrate the brain and the body. Music is a wonderful tool to help strengthen the connection between the body and the brain, and to make sure the body and the brain are moving together as a team! When I’m hanging out at home or driving in the car with my children I often play music to help with the mood in the room. I pick playlists to help calm and focus my children, or I may pick a playlist to pump everyone up. I also use music during my speech-language therapy sessions to work on specific speech and language goals. Since many of us are home with our children right now I want to share some of my favorite songs I use to target speech and language goals. These songs focus on developing movement and imitation, pre-reading skills, and articulation skills.

What playlists or songs do you love to listen to with your children?