Most parents feel that placing emphasis on reading, writing, and numeracy is the key to education success and well being for their child. However, this article elaborates that children benefit from singing before they develop speech skills. Keep in mind that singing is its own kind of speech.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/may/08/singing-children-development-language-skills