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A New Method for Boosting the Learning of Mathematics

by StepUp Staff

A New Method for Boosting the Learning of Mathematics

Researchers oversaw a new system of maths learning whose purpose is to promote the use of arithmetic formulas at an early age. After a year, they observed a leap in students’ performance.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Memory, School Readiness

When It's Story Time, Animated Books Are Better for Learning

by StepUp Staff

When It's Story Time, Animated Books Are Better for Learning

Digital storybooks that animate upon a child's vocalization offer beneficial learning opportunities, especially for children with less developed attention regulation.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Reading Skills, Speech & Language

Deaf infants more attuned to parent’s visual cues

by StepUp Staff

Deaf infants more attuned to parent’s visual cues

Researchers find that Deaf infants of Deaf parents demonstrate strong gaze-following behavior, which establishes a social connection between parent and child.
Posted in Social Development, Speech & Language

The Power of Parents

by StepUp Staff

The Power of Parents

A study on the impact of parents’ inclusion in their young children’s interventions found that parents can play a crucial role in their toddlers’ development. 
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Language, School Readiness, Speech & Language

Digital Games May Beat Mindfulness Apps at Relieving Stress

by StepUp Staff

Digital Games May Beat Mindfulness Apps at Relieving Stress

Highly engaging digital games which provide opportunities for mastering new skills and allowing users to feel in control may relieve stress at the end of the day more effectively than mindfulness apps.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Health & Wellness, Neuroscience, Social Development

Aerobic exercise improves cognition, even in young adults

by StepUp Staff

Aerobic exercise improves cognition, even in young adults

Aerobic exercise training increases cognitive processes important for reasoning, planning, and problem-solving. 
Posted in Attention, Memory, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience

Learning Language: New Insights on Basic Sounds

by StepUp Staff

Learning Language: New Insights on Basic Sounds

Surprising results from a study focusing on the roles of the brain’s left and right hemispheres in language acquisition.

Posted in Attention, Neuroscience, Speech & Language

Here's How You Help Kids Crack the Reading Code

by StepUp Staff

Here's How You Help Kids Crack the Reading Code

Learning letter-sound correspondences early in the first year of school creates the best possible foundation for breaking the reading code.
Posted in Engagement, Reading Skills, School Readiness

Physical Activity in Lessons Improves Students' Attainment

by StepUp Staff

Physical Activity in Lessons Improves Students' Attainment

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Movement & Exercise, Reading Skills, Speech & Language

Rethinking Role of Technology in the Classroom

by StepUp Staff

Rethinking Role of Technology in the Classroom

Study finds added access can lead to decrease in students' academic motivation. Engagement "is more than a matter of providing children with access to the latest electronic devices."
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Motivation, Social Skills, Technology

Screening Kindergarten Readiness

by StepUp Staff

Screening Kindergarten Readiness

Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Education have found that a readiness screener can predict kindergarteners’ success in school after 18 months.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, School Readiness, Social Skills, Speech & Language

Finding Upends Theory About the Cerebellum's Role in Reading and Dyslexia

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Finding Upends Theory About the Cerebellum's Role in Reading and Dyslexia

New research shows that the cerebellum is not engaged during reading in typical readers and does not differ in children who have dyslexia.
Posted in Education, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Speech & Language