In foundation phase children learn by doing for example if you teach them a song they will be more interested in the lesson. i think by songs it help them to remember and recognise reapeated sounds and sound pattern. It gives learners the desire to learn and improves their creativity. Music relieves stress, at times school can be stressful so by doing music or listening to it, It can help a learner to relax and focus.  It helps the children's mind and body to work together as they will be singing and dancing at the same time and also help them to learn the sound and meaning of words. Music helps improves children's coordination movements since they respond positively to sounds and they get to explore what their bodies can and cannot do.