The views of early years children have historically been overlooked – and their abilities often underestimated. Yet new research from Youth Music shows why it’s crucial we start listening to their voices and choices. The findings demonstrate the diverse music tastes of 0- to 5-year-olds, sparking conversation around how the early years sector can adapt in response.
Nursery rhymes have long been the go-to music choice for 0- to 5-year-olds and, without a doubt, are valuable in supporting the development of language and communication skills in children. However, with 28% of early years parents now branding nursery rhymes as outdated and 47% believing that the lyrics need to be updated, many are branching out to new genres to entertain their children.
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