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"Math Neurons" Identified in the Brain

"Math Neurons" Identified in the Brain

When performing calculations, some neurons are active when adding, others when subtracting.

Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience

Visuals increase attention. Now science explains why.

Visuals increase attention. Now science explains why.

A neurochemical explanation for why looking at something actually helps kiddos pay better attention.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience

Mapping the Musical Mind

Mapping the Musical Mind

Interesting patterns of brain activity emerge during children's musical analysis exercises.
Posted in Language, Music, Neuroscience, Speech

Fit Kids, Fat Vocabularies

Fit Kids, Fat Vocabularies

New study suggests exercise can boost kids’ vocabulary growth

Posted in Education, Health & Wellness, Language, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience, Reading Skills, Speech

Singing & Fine Motor Control

Singing & Fine Motor Control

Scientists key in on the brain's mechanism for both singing and learning fine motor skills.
Posted in Education, Language, Learning & Memory, Music, Neuroscience, Speech

Brain Flow (And How to Achieve It)

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.

Posted in Attention, Engagement, Neuroscience

Making The Wait Less Arduous for Young Children

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.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Neuroscience, Social Development, Social Skills

Evidence Dyslexia Affects Children's Visual Processing Beyond Just Reading

Evidence Dyslexia Affects Children's Visual Processing Beyond Just Reading

Children with dyslexia are slower to process visual information, according to new research that sheds new light on which brain processes are affected by dyslexia beyond just reading ability.
Posted in Education, Language, Neuroscience, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Speech

The Best Way to Avoid Procrastination

The Best Way to Avoid Procrastination

If you want someone to help you out with something, this is the best way to keep them from procrastinating.
Posted in Attention, Education, Learning & Memory, Memory, Neuroscience

How Do We Learn to Learn? New Research Offers an Education

How Do We Learn to Learn? New Research Offers an Education

Cognitive training designed to focus on what’s important while ignoring distractions can enhance the brain’s information processing, enabling the ability to “learn to learn."
Posted in Attention, Education, Learning & Memory, Memory, Neuroscience

Children Who Eat This Have Better Mental Wellbeing

Children Who Eat This Have Better Mental Wellbeing

How children can achieve better mental wellbeing according to new research from the University of East Anglia Health and Social Care Partners.
Posted in Education, Health & Wellness, Neuroscience, Nutrition

What Your Child's Facial Expressions Are Telling You

What Your Child's Facial Expressions Are Telling You

Facial expressions forecasts social problems years later when students are lacking this key factor.
Posted in Education, Health & Wellness, Neuroscience, Social Skills