Get ready to tap your toes and move your hearts! In this episode of Early Years Explorers, Afaf Zaidan dives into the rhythm and wonder of music and movement in early childhood. From spontaneous dance parties to the magic of a well-timed cleanup song, discover how rhythm, repetition, and joy become powerful tools for learning.

We’ll explore what research says about how music supports brain development, emotional regulation, and language growth — and of course, share a few real classroom moments (yes, including the one where the freeze dance went hilariously wrong).

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or anyone who’s ever hummed “Baby Shark” on repeat, this episode reminds us that music isn’t just an activity — it’s a language children use to connect, express, and thrive.