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Fall Registration How to encourage kids to love music Music education can have a profound impact on children. According to PBS, research has found that learning music facilitates learning other subjects, en- hancing skills children will inevitably use elsewhere. The benefits of music education might be even more tangible than that. A 2004 study published in the journal Psychologi- cal Science found that six-year-olds who were given weekly voice and piano les- sons benefitted from small increase in IQs. Groups that received drama lessons or no lessons at all experienced no such increases. Additional studies have linked music ed- ucation to other benefits. The Children's Music Workshop notes that research has shown that musical training physically de- velops the part of the brain associated with processing language. These are just a handful of the ways mu- sic education can positively impact young minds. Parents who want their children to reap these rewards and more can take these steps to encourage a love of music in their children. · Cut a rug with your kids. Children are bundles of energy who want to expend as much of that energy as possible. Dancing along to music is a great way for kids to use it up. Kids might not be able to waltz or dance an Irish jig, but many love to jump up and down. If they begin to associate music and dancing with jumping up and down, they're more likely to smile when mom and dad crank up the stereo. · Sing and encourage kids to sing along. Kids won't know if their parents are clas- sically trained opera singers or performers whose vocal talents are best restricted to the shower. Singing along to favorite songs may encourage kids to follow suit, allowing them to learn words and language. Sing- ing also is a fun activity kids are sure to embrace, making them look forward to daily music sessions. · Let kids be the DJ. When you start playing music, keep a close on children to see how they react to different types of music. If they seem to favor one style over another, play that favorite style more often. If they tend to like it all, continue to expand their horizons, which many even open your eyes to musical styles and acts you'd never consider otherwise. · Let kids participate in music. Espe- cially young children might not be able to pick up a guitar and make it sing, but that doesn't mean they can't participate. Purchase age-appropriate instruments for your children the moment they start play- ing with toys. Their curiosity might compel them to embrace musical lessons as they grow older. Music can enrich kids' lives in various ways, and it's never too early for parents to encourage a love of music in their children.(MCC) in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A ug us t 20 ,2 02 0 | 24 OSCB Classes commence: Monday September 11, 2017 2020/21 Registration Ballet at its Best - Celebrating our 60th Season Come and experience the world of ballet. We have been teaching classical and contemporary ballet in the Oakville area for over 50 years. • Recreational & Professional Training Programs • Ballet • Pointe • Contemporary / Modern • Character / Folk Dance • Body Conditioning • Pas De Deux • Boys' and Men's Classes Oakville School of Classical Ballet 1A - 136 Church Street, Oakville, 905-302-5383 (jeté) oakvilleballet.com 1A - 136 Church Street August 11 - 13 & 18 - 20 5pm - 7pm August 25 - 27 3pm - 7pm September 1 - 3 10am - 4pm September 8 - 10 12pm - 7pm Classes commence: Saturday September 12, 2020