The Child Development Lab at MacEwan University

New study alert!

We are looking for parents of children under 5 to complete a survey on their beliefs about children's music and language development. Follow the link to learn more and/or to participate!

https://macewanpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oM2fZAD7vQPFYO

A recent article on the one-of-a-kind LIVELab at McMaster University!

How a research lab is taking lessons from music What lessons does a string quartet hold for a mother who is suffering from postpartum depression? How could the movements of a dancer help improve those of a Parkinson’s patient?

Thoughts from a 4-year-old artist and learner with Early Learning at MacEwan

Sand is usually in the playground, but here it’s on the floor. I got to make two sculptures in the sand. It was awesome. I used pipe cleaners and glitter and rainbow colours.

This was a fun day. I want to do this again at home, but I don’t think I have the right materials. When I go home I’m going to tell my mom about this.

– Sam, age 4, artist and mighty learner with Early Learning at MacEwan (ELM)

Montreal-based artists Meredith Carruthers and Susannah Wesley led a workshop for children from ELM to create plaster sculptures that are part of their installation for CHILDISH.

CHILDISH is the latest exhibition at the John and Maggie Mitchell Art Gallery in Allard Hall, running until December 8.

Read more http://bit.ly/2O4V89S