The Developing Brain

Part of the Quick Reference Guides for Early Childhood Best Practices, this laminated, six-page primer gives early childhood educators practical guidance on how to nurture healthy brain development in young children. Colorful graphics, lists, and tips instantly engage teachers and give them an at-a-glance understanding of:

early development of the brain's intricate information processing system    
    the importance of both novel and familiar experiences to brain development  
    the toll of chronic stress on brain functioning.    
    support strategies for key executive function skills    
    the critical role of nutrition, sleep, and physical activity

These developmentally appropriate practices are ready to use with children from birth to five across settings: in homes, classrooms, or professional learning environments.

Also available in packs of 5!

About the Quick Reference Guides for Early Childhood Best Practices

Perfect for professional learning, these Quick Reference Guides will put practical knowledge and ready-to-use strategies in the hands of every educator in your early childhood program. Developed by an early childhood expert with more than 4 years of experience in the field, these laminated, six-page primers cover specific topics with explicit links to core developmental domains: cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, communication, and adaptive. Teachers of children from birth to five will get tips they can trust on developmentally appropriate practices - not only within developmental domains, but in other key areas with a broad effect on a child's life (such as mealtime, friendships, and creativity).

This product is not discounted.

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