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How Consistent Practice Improves Learning

How Consistent Practice Improves Learning

Researchers discover how the brain changes with consistent practice, and what could be the first step toward new strategies to improve and speed up learning.
Posted in Education, Memory, Neuroscience, School Readiness

Slow Learner? It Could Be From Long-Term Stress

Slow Learner? It Could Be From Long-Term Stress

Long-term stress -- to which children are increasingly exposed -- can potentially cause serious damage to the brain, according to a new study.

Posted in Education, Health & Wellness, Language, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience, School Readiness, Speech

A Faster Way to Learn to Read

A Faster Way to Learn to Read

This method is more effective and quicker at teaching reading skills compared to typing and watching videos.

Posted in Education, Handwriting, Neuroscience, Reading Skills, School Readiness

How to Boost Children's Letter Sound Recognition

How to Boost Children's Letter Sound Recognition

Children who did this became twice as proficient at difficult letter sounds compared to those who received traditional instruction.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Language, Motivation, Movement & Exercise, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Speech

Need to Improve Concentration? Try This.

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.
Posted in Attention, Education, Health & Wellness, Movement & Exercise, School Readiness

How The Brain Says 'Oops!'

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.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Language, Memory, Motivation, Neuroscience, School Readiness, Social Development, Social Skills, Speech

Can Preschoolers Gain Reading Skills in a Virtual Classroom?

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.
Posted in Education, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Technology

How to Boost Your Child's Resilience at School

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.
Posted in Education, Language, Reading Skills, School Readiness

Parent-Teacher Relationship Vital to Home Learning

Parent-Teacher Relationship Vital to Home Learning

New study reveals extent of practical and emotional support offered by teachers.
Posted in Education, Engagement, School Readiness

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

How to Make Learning More Effective

How to Make Learning More Effective

Engaging students in these activities resulted in improved academic performance compared to traditional lectures, lessons or readings.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Motivation, Neuroscience, School Readiness, Technology

Flickering Screens May Help Children With Reading and Writing Difficulties

Flickering Screens May Help Children With Reading and Writing Difficulties

Children with reading and writing difficulties who are presented with text on screens with flickering white noise both read better and remember what they have read better.
Posted in Education, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Technology