We are super excited that we have a wonderful new location in the heart of Medford Square.
It was about time to be "discovered" :o), so we are thrilled that we made it to the Medford Transcript. They came over on the day of our Grand Opening and took some nice pictures. Click here to read the wonderful article they wrote about us.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Can music make you smarter?
Studies have shown that music is food for the brain; it is great for brain development whether you are the listener or the player.
"Nothing activates as many areas of the brain as music," says researcher Donald A. Hodges, Covington Distinguished Professor of Music Education and director of the Music Research Institute at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
That leads us to ask the ultimate question; whether or not music makes people smarter.
Professor Hodges explains that "...the more education you have, the more interconnections in the brain. Music changes the brain."
Therefore, exposing your child to a rich environment does make a difference.
Patricia DeCorsey, coordinator of Lawrence University's Early Childhood Music Program in Appleton, has also been making this observation."By introducing children to music, so many areas of the brain benefit at the same time, like the mathematical and language centers," said DeCorsey. "It's really a super-advantage."
By connecting music with movement, we promote kinesthetic learning. Professor Hodges adds: "Music is always a physical activity. Musicians are small-muscle athletes."
Kindermusik is well aware of this, that's why we combine music and movement in a the class to promote maximum learning, and fun.
(source: http://childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/canmusicmake.html)
"Nothing activates as many areas of the brain as music," says researcher Donald A. Hodges, Covington Distinguished Professor of Music Education and director of the Music Research Institute at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
That leads us to ask the ultimate question; whether or not music makes people smarter.
Professor Hodges explains that "...the more education you have, the more interconnections in the brain. Music changes the brain."
Therefore, exposing your child to a rich environment does make a difference.
Patricia DeCorsey, coordinator of Lawrence University's Early Childhood Music Program in Appleton, has also been making this observation."By introducing children to music, so many areas of the brain benefit at the same time, like the mathematical and language centers," said DeCorsey. "It's really a super-advantage."
By connecting music with movement, we promote kinesthetic learning. Professor Hodges adds: "Music is always a physical activity. Musicians are small-muscle athletes."
Kindermusik is well aware of this, that's why we combine music and movement in a the class to promote maximum learning, and fun.
(source: http://childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/canmusicmake.html)
Monday, July 6, 2009
We are featured on dailycandy.com
Kangaroo Club is featured on the website dailycandy.com. Click here to check out the article.
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