www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 15, 2007 - 15 Research Proves that repeated exposure to music in early childhood increases intelligence, physical coordination and emotional well-being ... beautiful to listen to, fun to join in with, enriching in experience, beneficial to learning skills. Whenever you can, experience music with your young child. Studies indicate that there are windows of learning in a child's life æ critical times when his or her brain is capable of absorbing massive quantities of information. When a child's mind is stimulated, neurons make vital connections with other brain cells, facilitating information exchange throughout the body. Researchers believe that a lack of activity in the neurons, particularly in the first 3 years of life, can lead to a "pruning" process, in which inactive connections, the synapses, die and limit further development. Therefore, early childhood experiences are crucial. The benefits of music for young children have been widely accepted: increased vocabulary, accelerated language development, heightened sense of body and self, improved physical coordination, and expansion of memory. On the edge of the twenty-first century, many neurologists, psychologists, and educators are re-thinking how children learn and what they need to learn. Increasingly, voices emerging from these sectors are saying if young children are given firm foundations in music and other areas, the potential for intellectual growth is enormous. Since 2004, Kindermusik at the Performance School of Music has been providing enriching and fulfilling music and movement classes. Its well-qualified and caring faculty have been specially trained and licensed to facilitate musical learning with children newborn to age 7. The studios, located in Oakville, Burlington, Ancster and Grimsby, are just 4 of a supportive network of thousands all over the globe. The curricula, which are well suited for children with special needs, have been designed by experts in the fields of Early Childhood Music Education and Child Development. Submitted by: Jennifer Averink, Director Kindermusik at the Performance School of Music. For more information visit www.psmusic.ca or call 905-3198025 Have a slice on us ... Open House Sunday, September 23 11:00 am3:00 pm at Peter Gilgan Family Y, 410 Rebecca St. WHITE OAKS PRESCHOOL 1055 McCraney St. E., Oakville SPACE STILL AVAILABLE 5, 3 and 2 day & afternoo Reasonable Rates 2 1/2 mation please call: SA JESSEAU A 845-5200 Ext. 260 At the Peter Gilgan Family Y, we believe in moderation & balance in everything. Food...fun...and fitness. Tours are always available, but if you join us for a tour at our Open House on Sunday, September 23, we will sweeten your visit with a slice of Longo's freshly baked apple pie or an apple. Thank you ! Please call 905-319-8025 or visit www.psmusic.ca f for more info or to register. 410 Rebecca Street Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 Telephone: 905-845-3417 Facsimile: 905-842-6792 E-mail: customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca