IKidsCentre: University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail, Humanities Wing M1C1A4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Although our labs at the University of Toronto Scarborough are currently closed, the TEMPO Laboratory has some home studies looking for participants: Dance Study (ages 3-6 years): https://uoft.me/utscdance My Favourite Songs Study (ages 1.5-3 years): ... https://uoft.me/myfavsongs See more

Does Music Change a Child's Brain? In this TEDx talk, UCSD neuroscientist John Iversen explores how music affects our brain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2sqXbwlaWw

Does your child like to move to music? We're inviting children ages 3-6 years to have dance party at home - for science! We want to learn how children at different ages move to the music they hear. You could win a $30 CAD Amazon.ca gift card for participating! For more information visit http://uoft.me/utscdance

What are your toddler's favourite songs? In this study, we want to know how your child (ages 1.5-3 years) reacts to their favourite songs. You could win a $30 CAD Amazon.ca gift card! Fill out a short (<10 minute) questionnaire to get started at https://uoft.me/myfavsongs

Have a dance party at home - for science! We're looking for 3-6 year old kids to help us learn how children at different ages like to move to the music they hear. More info: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/labs/cirelli/dance/

Looking for some fun science projects to do with your young ones at home? Try some of these acoustic experiments! Our laboratories and offices at the University of Toronto Scarborough remain closed until further notice. We will be sending families in our database a newsletter this month for updates and information about upcoming online studies... stay tuned! Sign-up using the link on our page if you haven't joined our database yet! We hope you and your families are safe and healthy during this time.

How do babies match what they see and hear? Your junior scientists can help us find out! We're looking for 8-12 month old babies to do a short, one-time experiment at our music and development lab. Your baby will receive a junior scientist certificate and t-shirt as a thank you! Sign up: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/labs/infant/contact-us/... For more information, email [email protected] or call (416) 287-7451 to book an appointment! *Note - If your child is not the right age to participate for this study, feel free to sign up and we will let you know about studies your child is eligible for!

Calling all junior scientists! We’re looking for 5-year-old children to visit the UTSC iKids Centre to play our music game. It takes just 45 minutes and your child will receive a Junior Scientist Certificate and pick a prize from our prize box. Sign up: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/labs/infant/contact-us/... For more information, email [email protected] or call (416) 287-7451 to book an appointment! *Note - If your child is not the right age to participate for this study, feel free to sign up and we will let you know about studies your child is eligible for!