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Smartstart for early childhood
RCM Smart Start is practical, flexible, and designed for all early learning environments.
Developmentally Aligned Courses for Ages 0–4
RCM Smart Start is a developmentally-sequenced early childhood music program designed to nurture both cognitive and musical growth from infancy through age 4. The program helps children exceed age-appropriate milestones through a multi-modal learning approach.
Backed by Neuroscience.
Built for the Classroom.
Decades of research show that early music training strengthens brain networks and accelerates developmental outcomes. RCM Smart Start is proven to
Built-In Literacy Development
RCM Smart Start integrates the core components of early literacy into every class. Through play-based activities, and group engagement, children are naturally introduced to the five foundational pillars of reading:
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Phonemic Awareness – Recognizing and playing with individual sounds
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Phonics – Understanding sound-letter relationships
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Fluency – Reading with speed, accuracy, and expression
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Vocabulary – Expanding language through songs and stories
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Comprehension – Making meaning through listening and engagement
Where Music Meets 
Developmental Science
Created by experts in early childhood education and neuroscience, RCM Smart Start supports the development of:
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Emotional regulation
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Focus, attention and memory
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Confidence and self-expression
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Cognitive and fine motor skills
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Language and social interaction
Through interactive movement, and group play, children build essential skills that help them thrive – in and beyond the classroom.
