Instead of accepting scientific research on the necessary movement children need for rich, full brain development, contemporary practice tends to invent alternatives to free play and large-motor movement (and then to sell them to teachers and parents). This presents a clear picture of the need for recess time in school and during al the days […]
School Kids Don’t Need “Wiggle Chairs.” They Need a Real Recess. Read More »
Evidently there are brains the then there are brains! Read this astonishing article about the new discovery of a brain in our hearts. http://hubpages.com/education/your-second-brain-is-in-your-heart
Second Brain Found in Heart Neurons – Trust your Gut Feelings Read More »
Lo and behold! Teenagers need more help from parents and teachers than we thought! Read More
What Teens Need Most From Their Parents Read More »
Gains and big losses in students’ brain capacity and thinking patterns when using electronic devices are reported in this research. Read the post here.
Screens vs. Print: Does Digital Reading Change How Students Get the Big Picture? Read More »
Science says art will make your kids better thinkers and nicer people! http://www.fastcocreate.com/3023094/science-says-art-will-make-your-kids-better-thinkers-and-nicer-people
Science says art will make your kids better thinkers and nicer people! Read More »
More and more research pours in about the value for brain development in children of teaching handwriting as curriculum decisions eliminate teaching handwriting in many schools. Read the post here.
Handwriting’s Merits Read More »
NPR recently interviewed Dr. Dmitri Christakis on blocks being better than screens for young children. Not news but a compelling new perspective out of sound research. Read the post here.
Q&A: Blocks, Play, Screen Time And The Infant Mind Read More »
Taking risks builds strength of character and fully funcitoning brains, especailly in the pre-teen years, according to recent research. Avoiding risks in a child’s life isn’t all good and juts might be “bad”! Read the post here.
Want to keep your new middle-schooler out of trouble? Then let them take risks Read More »
Stories are powerful in the development of the human brain and oxytocin Paul Zack, PhD, demonstrates in his work on brain function and reaction. It’s about the story in a movie but a story nevertheless! Read this informative post here.
Why Inspiring Stories Make Us React: The Neuroscience of Narrative Read More »
Want a well-developed brain? Knit! Read this.
Why Crafting Is Great For Your Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains Read More »
