Using Music and Movement to Enhance Cognitive Development

This literature review explores the research done in the use of music and movement in enhancing cognitive development, focusing mainly on the early childhood setting. The demand on preschool students has increased over the years and many even say preschool is the new kindergarten. For many years, young students have been taught through song, movement and actions, listening to music, and how to play an instrument. These are all interrelated to helping enhance a child’s cognitive development. Teachers tend to be so focused on just the academic part of teaching, even in preschool, that they forget the importance of music and getting students to move around while they learn. The literature review will consist of scholarly-based articles and other reliable sources found to show a more detailed look at the effects of using music and movement to enhance cognitive development