Research -- StepUp to Learn
Teaching Self Regulation: Is Earlier Better?
Researchers explore the long-term effects of teaching self-regulation skills in young students.
A Boost to Executive Function in Early Childhood
Researchers explore whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physical activity had any relationship with toddlers’ executive function.
Can ‘Random Noise’ Unlock Our Learning Potential?
Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to study, ‘noise’ may play a key role in helping some people improve their learning potential.
What You Know Changes How You See Things
Which brain regions process objects? It depends on what we know about its purpose.
Got Rhythm? This Type of Music Boosts Brain Performance
Listening to these types of songs during an activity helped participants focus attention and multitask, especially those who have good rhythm.
How Kids Problem Solve in New, Creative Ways (And Why You Should Encourage It)
A new study shows that kids broader attentional focus can also prove to be an advantage to finding new, creative ways of problem solving.
Just Being Around New Things Makes Us ‘Ready to Learn’
Educators have long recognized the value of “background information” in the learning process. Exposure to new information at the background level can help us be ready to learn in formal classroom instruction.
Need to Improve Concentration? Try This.
Researchers confirm the correlation between concentration and health-related quality of life and this everyday activity with primary school students.
"Do You See What I See?" How Cultural Diversity Impacts Attention
New insights into the role of social interaction and cultural diversity in the development of attention.
Visuals increase attention. Now science explains why.
A neurochemical explanation for why looking at something actually helps kiddos pay better attention.
Brain Flow (And How to Achieve It)
Flow is said to be good for our well-being — and there is evidence that it can ward off depression, prevent burnout and make us more resilient.
Making The Wait Less Arduous for Young Children
Three minutes can be endless for small children. They can learn how to bridge them effectively--no matter their temperament--with this strategy.