When most of us go to the grocery store, we're in full-on errand-running mode: We're not thinking about having a good time, we're focused on finding all the items on our list as quickly as possible so we can move on to the next task at hand. Little kids, on the other hand, have an entirely different take on grocery shopping. Every trip to the market is an opportunity for fun and adventure!
In a video posted on May 31, a toddler boy is sitting in a shopping cart as his mom pushes him around the grocery store. He's not bored or fidgety, though — in fact, he's in such a great mood that he can't stop singing!
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"Just a quiet shop at Coles today," wrote @britneynewman_ . It might not have been a quiet shopping trip, but it was definitely adorable ! It's true: Toddlers love singing "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" under just about any circumstances.
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We could all learn something from this little boy , really. Just because you're doing something obligatory that you might be tired of doing day after day doesn't mean you can't put a positive spin on the experience! And singing is definitely a guaranteed way to lift your spirits.
Why You Should Sing to Your Toddler
Not only do little kids love to sing , they also benefit from hearing you sing, according to Babycenter.
"Whether you're doing a solo or chiming in with the radio or MP3 player, you're setting the stage. Don't worry about performing an aria or the full score from the Lion King – simple tunes like 'Old MacDonald' or 'Itsy-Bitsy Spider' are music to your child's ears. And definitely don't worry if you're a tad off key. 'Singing in tune is not a requirement,' says Wendy Sims, professor and director of music education at the University of Missouri at Columbia. 'What's important is that you interact with your child musically, which shows your youngster that you value music.'"
While songs like "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" are always popular with toddlers, you don't have to stick with kiddie tunes.
"Young children are receptive to all kinds of music: jazz, classical, pop, African, Latin, and so on. By playing a variety of artists, composers, and styles, you create a stimulating musical environment – a home filled with the sounds of different instruments, languages, and rhythms. Also, the sooner you introduce a child to the different styles of music , the better."
The more variety you can add to your little one's a cappella grocery store playlist, the better!
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