The Truth About Kids’ Screen Time and Language Delays

Sep 24, 2013 by Norene Wiesen

Excessive screen time is associated with language delays in young children, but there’s an even more important factor in early language development. Do you know what it is?

Overcoming Language and Reading Problems: The Promise of Brain Plasticity

Sep 11, 2013 by Martha Burns, Ph.D

Find out how children around the world are rewiring their brains to overcome 'insurmountable' language and reading problems.

How to Help Your Young Child Build Literacy

Jul 30, 2013 by Beth Connelly, MS CCC-SLP

During the early years, the brain prepares for learning through language development. Help young children build language skills with these simple and fun activities.

Language-Based Learning Disabilities and Auditory Processing Disorders

Jun 18, 2013 by Martha Burns, Ph.D

New research centering on the electrical brain signals picked up by EEG is clarifying the relationship between auditory processing and language learning.

Underachieving Students: Why They Struggle and How Educators Can Help

Jun 11, 2013 by Norene Wiesen

How early does environment begin to shape children into successful students or underachieving students? The answer has to do, in part, with how early babies start acquiring the skills needed to learn to read.

Early Childhood Education Funding: Federal, State, and Private Resources

Feb 5, 2013 by Joseph Noble, Ph.D

Recognition of the importance of pre-school programs is growing, and so is the availability of early childhood education funding. Start your grant search here with our big link list.

Early Predictors of Math Success

Nov 13, 2012 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.

Understanding fractions are critical to future math and algebra success.  What simple things can be done to help young learners today for their success tomorrow?

Demystifying Executive Functions in Preschool Children

Oct 9, 2012 by Scott Sterling

In a recent webinar, Dr. William Jenkins, a leader in the field of childhood brain development and one of the founders of Scientific Learning, presented on the importance of executive functions in the development of preschool students.

Reading to Learn: Meeting the Challenge of Third Grade Reading Proficiency

Jul 19, 2012 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Data shows that about two thirds of third grade students are reading one or more levels below proficiency.  Many states have passed legislation to improve third grade reading proficiency, but how can educators help their students accelerate their acquisition of the reading skills needed to meet academic expectations?

Help Us Congratulate Eddy on His Silver Medal!

Jun 28, 2012 by Chrissie Denniston
Hats off to our pal Eddy! Parents’ Choice has just awarded the Eddy’s Number Party! kindergarten math readiness app a silver medal for its fun and “user-friendly” features.  See the app for yourself!

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