Why children who sing during daily routines may be doing more than having fun

Some children turn almost anything into a song. Getting dressed becomes a little tune. A trip to the supermarket gets its own lyrics. They sing about what they are eating, what they are doing, who is coming home and even what happened five minutes ago. The songs may make little sense to an adult. The same line may be repeated again and again, sometimes with a made-up melody and sometimes with just a rhythmic chant. But spontaneous singing is a common part of young children's everyday lives. Research suggests that children can use singing not only for entertainment but also as a way to communicate, play with language, repeat ideas and take control of everyday situations.Why do children turn ordinary moments into songs?Young children often sing while they are already doing something else, playing, getting dressed, eating or moving around the house.