How Latest Neuroscience Research Can Help Improve Children’s Learning (Preschool near me)

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how to help in the development of a child's brain?

The Brain’s High Plasticity in Childhood

Key Insight: The young brain forms and reorganises neural connections rapidly, especially under age 7.

Source: Harvard University — Center on the Developing Child (2016). read more "Brain Architecture"

1. Emotions Directly Impact Learning

   • Key Insight: Positive emotions enhance attention and memory retention; toxic stress impairs learning.

     
     

     Source: Immordino-Yang, M. H., & Damasio, A. (2007). We feel, therefore we learn: The relevance of affective and social neuroscience to education. Mind, Brain, and Education.

     Harvard Graduate School of Education — Making Caring Common Project

     
     

2. Movement Boosts Cognitive Performance

   • Key Insight: Physical activity stimulates brain regions associated with executive function, attention, and memory.

     
     

     Source: Hillman, C. H., et al. (2014). Effects of the FITKids Randomized Controlled Trial on Executive Control and Brain Function. Pediatrics.

     University of Eastern Finland (2020). Physical activity and learning in children.

     
     

3. Sleep Strengthens Learning & Memory

   • Key Insight: Deep sleep consolidates new memories and strengthens synaptic connections.

     
     

     Source: National Sleep Foundation (2023). Why Sleep is Essential for Children’s Brain Development

     Stickgold, R. (2005). Sleep-dependent memory consolidation. Nature.

     
     

4. Play Is Essential for Healthy Brain Development

   • Key Insight: Unstructured, imaginative play improves executive functions, social skills, and resilience.

     
     

     Source: Ginsburg, K. R. (2007). The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development. Pediatrics.

     University of Cambridge PEDAL Centre — Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning

     
     

5. Bilingualism Builds Cognitive Flexibility

   • Key Insight: Managing two languages enhances cognitive control, task-switching, and problem-solving.

     
     

     Source: Bialystok, E. (2001). Bilingualism in Development: Language, Literacy, and Cognition.

     York University (Canada) — Bilingualism and Cognitive Control Lab

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6. Executive Functions Are Trainable

   • Key Insight: Activities like mindfulness and memory games can strengthen working memory, attention, and self-control.

     
     

     Source: Diamond, A. & Lee, K. (2011). Interventions Shown to Aid Executive Function Development in Children. Science.

     CASEL — Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

   
   

   At Right Beginnings we practice —

   
   

   • Use multi-sensory, hands-on learning methods.

   • Prioritise play-based, emotionally safe learning environments.

   • Encourage movement breaks and physical activity during study hours.

   • Protect and educate about the importance of sleep routines.

   • Integrate social-emotional learning programs into daily schedules.

   • Expose children to multiple languages or diverse communication modes.

   • Include mindfulness or attention training exercises.