Both young and old can be touched by song and retain the message. If you are using special music for VBS, consider using the reproducible CDs or cassettes available from publishers to create copies for the children to take home. Encourage staff to learn the music before the week begins so they can be support in the learning process. Even those who don't read music can play a tape in the car while running errands. When the leader is confident the kids will be too.
Teachers can use music tapes playing in the background as children work on table activities.
Music time can be an active time slot giving the children a chance to expend some of their energy. For preschool children it is helpful to have additional music, especially familiar songs and games, beyond the special VBS music. Music can also be a great way of ending the day. Sending the children home with a song in their minds may result in that tune staying with them through the afternoon. It also provides parents who arrive to pick up children the chance to hear their children singing.