October 11, 2026
Why Music Matters for Kids: 10 Research-Backed Benefits
Music can support much more than a sing-along. Explore 10 research-backed ways singing, rhythm, movement and making music together can support children’s development.
Music & Creativity
Explore singing, rhythm, art, imagination, and creative activities for children and families.
October 10, 2026
Need Them to Remember It? Try Singing It
Can a simple melody make new information easier to remember? Recent preschool research offers promising evidence—and an easy, playful strategy parents can try at home.
October 02, 2026
Can Music Change the Mood at Home? Here’s What the Research Says
Can music really change the mood at home? New research followed 562 families and found parents often noticed positive changes after children listened to music. Here’s what the...
January 28, 2023
The Sweet History of 'Pat-A-Cake'
A nursery rhyme children still sing today was written down more than 300 years ago. Discover the sweet history of “Pat-A-Cake”—and why this simple clapping game has lasted...
December 28, 2022
The Legendary Legacy of Stan Lee
Stan Lee helped change superhero storytelling by creating extraordinary characters with surprisingly human problems. Discover his legacy—and how great characters continue to inspire Storybooksong and young imaginations.
December 27, 2022
Benjamin Hanby: The Songwriter Behind the Classic Christmas Carol “Up on the Housetop”
Benjamin Hanby wrote one of America’s most beloved Christmas songs—but his remarkable story includes teaching children, the Underground Railroad and a song whose composer was nearly forgotten.