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Direct linkAmy R. Smith; Kai Ling Kong – Child Development Perspectives, 2025
The first years of life are critical for language development. Numerous studies indicate that actively participating in music creates a neural processing advantage in brain regions that support language development. Nevertheless, shared social characteristics between music and language may also play a role in explaining the benefits of music…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Language Acquisition, Enrichment Activities, Music Activities
