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70Lack of Sleep Hinders Learning in Children
Everybody needs a good night's sleep, but for children it is doubly important! Recent studies show losing even one hour of sleep a night, for seven nights can impair neurocognitive functioning and...
0 comments65Noise Impedes Language Development and Learning
Noise Impedes Early Language Development and Learning Life can be busy and distracting, and sometimes full of noise. On some days it is unavoidable. But a steady background of noise, including a...
0 comments58Boosting Language Development in Children
Verbal communication is important in child development. It helps children express basic needs, learn social interaction, and lays the foundation for reading later in life. Recent studies indicate that exposure to language through sound isn't...
0 comments63Spelling Down Our Kids?
Spelling Down the Kids? Recently there was an event in Washington D.C. that drew some protesters. No, it wasn't a Tea Party gathering or White House press conference. It was a spelling bee! Members...
0 comments70Is a Four Day School Week a Good Idea?
Is a Four Day School Week a Great Idea? In Fort Valley, Georgia schools feeling the economic crush tried to come up with a way to cut costs, without sacrificing teacher's jobs. One district decided to go...
1 comment58Literacy Begins in Infancy
We all know how important the skill of reading well is to success in learning. A child that reads poorly struggles to learn and develops issues of poor self-esteem. In the first four to five years...
2 comments64Making Books with Children
I am a strong advocate for developing and encouraging literacy in children. Reading is the most fundamental part of learning, so it is a skill every child should master. In this age of TV, computer and...
0 comments74Boost your Child's Brain Power
Kids are natural and constant learners. Their amazing brains are hard-wired for maximum learning experiences during their formative years. As parents and educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to instill a...
4 comments59Pressure Cooker Living is Bad for Learning
Many parents fall into the trap of equating activity with accomplishment. They keep their kids on the fly with clubs, after school activities, sports teams, music lessons, and a host of other things! Sure,...
0 comments67Fuits and Vegetables Boost Brain Power!
A recent study done at the Institute of Biochemical and Molecular Biology In Dusseldorf, Germany found a positive correlation between the intake of fruits and vegetables, and cognitive ability. The...
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