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Kids wore video cameras in their preschool class, for science

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Kids wore video cameras in their preschool class, for science

They may all be in the same classroom together, but each child in preschool may have a very different experience, a new study suggests.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Social Development, Social Skills, Speech & Language

Family-school engagement has specific perks for young students

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Family-school engagement has specific perks for young students

Students whose families are more engaged early in the school year are less likely to have concentration and behavioral problems.
Posted in Education, Engagement

A Map Of The Brain Can Tell What You’re Reading

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A Map Of The Brain Can Tell What You’re Reading

Color-coded maps of the brain show the semantic similarities during listening and reading and have practical implications for learning and for speech disorders, from dyslexia to aphasia.
Posted in Attention, Neuroscience, Speech & Language

Wiggling It Beats A Path For A Better Performance At School

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Wiggling It Beats A Path For A Better Performance At School

Marching, wiggling and tapping a beat aids young children to develop their self-regulation skills and improve school readiness.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience, School Readiness, Speech & Language

The ‘Blowfish Effect’: Children Learn New Words Like Adults Do

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The ‘Blowfish Effect’: Children Learn New Words Like Adults Do

Even young children know what typical dogs and fish look like — and they apply that knowledge when they hear new words.
Posted in Memory, Reading Skills, School Readiness, Speech & Language

Preschool Teachers Aren't Asking Challenging Questions

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Preschool Teachers Aren't Asking Challenging Questions

UTHealth study reveals that preschool and kindergarten teachers ask too many simple questions and offer ideas on how to enhance student learning.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Reading Skills, Speech & Language

Preschoolers Who Watch TV Sleep Less

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Preschoolers Who Watch TV Sleep Less

Preschoolers who watch TV sleep significantly less than those who don’t, according to new research by University of Massachusetts Amherst neuroscientists.
Posted in Education, Health & Wellness, Memory, School Readiness

Reading With Toddlers Reduces Harsh Parenting, Enhances Child Behavior

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Reading With Toddlers Reduces Harsh Parenting, Enhances Child Behavior

People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the children are less likely to be hyperactive or disruptive.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Reading Skills, Social Skills

Arts and Crafts Activities Contribute to Future Scientists and Entrepreneurs

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Arts and Crafts Activities Contribute to Future Scientists and Entrepreneurs

Arts and crafts activities help children develop creative ways of thinking and significantly correlate with later success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Music, Neuroscience

NeuroNet goes to China and Taiwan!

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NeuroNet goes to China and Taiwan!

Recently, we traveled to China and Taiwan to share NeuroNet programs with schools in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Taipei.
Posted in Education

Fifteen minutes of exercise creates optimal brain state for mastering new motor skills

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When asked to repeat the same task 24-hours later, participants those who had exercised for 15 minutes used far fewer brain resources than those who rested.
Posted in Attention, Engagement, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience

Separate brain systems cooperate during learning, study finds

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Separate brain systems cooperate during learning, study finds

Reinforcement learning and working memory, previously interpreted as working independently or as competing with each other in the learning process, may actually work together as people learn new tasks.
Posted in Attention, Education, Engagement, Memory