Music
is a great way to communicate with babies, and singing songs
and nursery rhymes is traditionally a soothing and enjoyable
experience. Many of us have favourite nursery rhymes from
our own childhoods, and today children are growing up with
a rich variety of songs, from traditional rhymes to pop
songs and ballads. When the singer enjoys singing the song,
the baby will enjoy hearing it.
Liz Attenborough, Talk To Your Baby Manager, comments:
"I happened to be word perfect in Simon and Garfunkel songs,
so they were the ones I sang to my children when they were
babies. I was comfortable with the music, so it was an enjoyable
experience for us all, alongside using a tape of nursery
rhymes to remind me of the words. Wheels on the Bus was
a particular favourite."
This survey is looking at the songs and tunes that parents
and carers remember from their own childhood, and also the
favourites that are enjoyed by babies and young children
today. Share your experiences with Talk To Your Baby and
help us build a list of classics and modern favourites.
Fill
in our survey now
This survey is available as part of our
Communicate through music
activity pack for practitioners. Download
the pack
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