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Early English Lessons Have Lasting Effects
An earlier study had raised doubts about the effectiveness of learning English in the first grade. This new research challenges that assumption.
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.
How The Brain Says 'Oops!'
How do we learn from our mistakes? This important brain research helps us understand how our brains detect our mistakes.
How Counting Promotes Fair Sharing in Preschoolers
Researchers show how symbolic counting skills were the single biggest predictor of preschoolers' fair sharing behavior.
Can Preschoolers Gain Reading Skills in a Virtual Classroom?
New study by the University of Washington discovers if students can develop key reading skills in a virtual classroom.
How to Boost Your Child's Resilience at School
This activity at home can triple a child’s resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk.
"Math Neurons" Identified in the Brain
When performing calculations, some neurons are active when adding, others when subtracting.
Learning Through ‘Guided’ Play Can Be As Effective As Adult-Led Instruction
Play-based learning may also have a more positive effect on younger children’s acquisition of important early maths skills compared with traditional, direct instruction.
Words Count: Study Shows Words are Needed to Think About Numbers
Among adults who vary in their knowledge of number words, the ability to reason about numbers is bound by the highest number they can count to.
Visuals increase attention. Now science explains why.
A neurochemical explanation for why looking at something actually helps kiddos pay better attention.
Parent-Teacher Relationship Vital to Home Learning
New study reveals extent of practical and emotional support offered by teachers.