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One-Size-Fits-All Brain-Controlled Gaming

One-Size-Fits-All Brain-Controlled Gaming

New research on brain-computer interfaces to help improve the lives of people with motor disabilities.
Posted in Neuroscience, Technology

Key to Right Interventions for Kids with Language Disorders

Key to Right Interventions for Kids with Language Disorders

New screening tools in child health care are effective in identifying early language and communication difficulties in children.
Posted in Education, Language, Speech

A New Link Between Movement and Developmental Language Disorder

A New Link Between Movement and Developmental Language Disorder

A part of the brain associated with movement is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments.

Posted in Language, Neuroscience, Speech

Brain Mechanism Found to Determine Which Memories Last

Brain Mechanism Found to Determine Which Memories Last

Which memories are tagged as important enough to linger in the brain until sleep makes them permanent?
Posted in Memory, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience

Does Spaced Learning Work in the Real World?

Does Spaced Learning Work in the Real World?

Varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for retaining memories — it just depends on what we’re trying to remember.
Posted in Memory

Drawings Give Shape to Math Problem-Solving Skills

Drawings Give Shape to Math Problem-Solving Skills

Researchers analyzed drawings made by children and adults when solving simple math problems. Their results suggest a novel method to enhance mathematical learning and instruction.
Posted in Education, Mathematics

Don't Love to Read? Try Reminiscing with Your Kids

Don't Love to Read? Try Reminiscing with Your Kids

To boost the quality of a preschooler’s language experience and skills, a new study provides an alternative to shared reading.
Posted in Engagement, Language, Reading Skills, School Readiness

Teachers’ Growth Mindset Appears More Important Than Warmth

Teachers’ Growth Mindset Appears More Important Than Warmth

Students tend to like friendly teachers, but they like those who believe they can improve even more, new research indicates.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Motivation

When Kids' Positive Attitude Towards Math Fades (And What To Do About It)

When Kids' Positive Attitude Towards Math Fades (And What To Do About It)

Children’s interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years. What can parents and educators do?

Posted in Education, Engagement, Mathematics

Do Early Fine Motor Skills Matter?

Do Early Fine Motor Skills Matter?

Preschool children were asked to draw, fold paper, and pile up blocks — skills that require careful manipulation of objects with hands, referred to as 'fine motor skills.' Researchers suspected that early fine motor skills might be important, they were startled at what they found.

Posted in Education, School Readiness

How a Walk in Nature Restores Attention

How a Walk in Nature Restores Attention

Time spent in nature is good for the heart and soul, new research shows that it is good for your brain, too.

Posted in Attention, Health & Wellness, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience, Technology

Boost Fine Motor Skills AND Motor Memory With This One Habit

Boost Fine Motor Skills AND Motor Memory With This One Habit

Anyone seeking to improve fine motor skills -- from young children to surgeons to gamers -- can benefit from this habit both before and after practicing their new skills.
Posted in Memory, Movement & Exercise, School Readiness