"La música como favorecedora de habilidades cognitivas en niños de educación inicial"

Abstract

Early education is crucial for children's cognitive, emotional, and social development, and music plays a vital role in this process. This research aims to determine the importance of music as a promoter of cognitive skills in Early Education children. The research is characterized by having a qualitative approach through the analysis of literature reviews. Information were managed from the digital database of the Catholic University of Cuenca, such as SciELO, Redalyc, and Scopus, among others, in which pertinent and updated information was collected on the variables under study, like music and cognitive skills. The results indicate that music education significantly improves preschool children's memory, attention, problem-solving, language development, creativity, and motor skills. International and national studies allow to identify and deeply analyze the most effective pedagogical strategies to integrate music, and explain the contribution of musical activities in the development of fundamental cognitive skills, such as memory, concentration, and problem-solving in children at this educational level. It shows that regular participation in musical activities has a positive impact on children's cognitive development. The lack of resources and teacher training are barriers to overcome to maximize these benefits. The research concludes that integrating music into the early education curriculum is essential for the integral development of children, providing a solid foundation for high-quality educational policies and programs.