THE INFLUENCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Musicalization in Early Childhood Education has been recognized as an important pedagogical strategy capable of contributing to the child’s integral development. In this context, the present study aimed to investigate how musicalization influences the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children in Early Childhood Education. The research also sought to identify how musical activities contribute to the development of language, motor coordination, and memory, as well as to analyze how musicalization favors emotional expression, self-esteem, social interaction, and cooperation among children in the school environment. The methodology adopted was a qualitative approach, with a bibliographic nature and field research, carried out through field investigation conducted in a private school located in the city of Escada, Pernambuco (Brazil). The results indicated that musicalization exerts a significant influence on child development, promoting cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and concentration, in addition to contributing to language development through rhymes, vocabulary expansion, and improved pronunciation. The teachers also highlighted that musical activities stimulate motor coordination, body expression, and creativity, while promoting social interaction, empathy, and strengthening children's self-esteem. It is concluded that musicalization represents a relevant pedagogical resource for Early Childhood Education, as it promotes meaningful learning and contributes to the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children, reinforcing the importance of its planned inclusion in the school routine.