Students learn through music. Even the youngest students (preschoolers) learn through music. When a preschool student is disruptive in class, if the teacher sings the words she wants him to hear, he will listen. I teach 3-5 year olds. There are many times my students are getting too active and I need their attention. Instead of raising my voice to get their attention and tell them what I need them to do, I sing the words in a simple rhythm. It’s a different tone to capture their attention and much more calming than yelling or loud talking. One of my teacher friends can make up a song about almost anything and her 2 year old students listen and learn.
Read this article about older students learning through music.
