Join Us for Our 2012 Fall Webinar Series for Educators
Sep 4, 2012
Our fall webinars begin this week and include topics on how the brain learns and how to increase student achievement. Register today!
Human Intelligence and the Brain: Mapping Intellectual Ability
Jul 24, 2012
Have you ever wondered what structures or areas in your brain allow you to understand language? Read books? Appreciate music? Find out what today’s researchers are discovering as they work to map intelligence in the brain.
How to Improve Reading Skills Through Metacognition
Jul 10, 2012How can teaching metacognition impact the way a student learns? Find out what the research says, and discover metacognitive strategies that can be applied to any subject at every grade level.
The Motor-Cognitive Connection: Early Fine Motor Skills as an Indicator of Future Success
Apr 19, 2012We generally don’t consider motor skills development in babies to be an essential element of cognitive development. But is such thinking holding learners and educators back?
How to Support Social Development in Young Children
Mar 29, 2012
A child’s social skills are a compelling predictor of future success, both in and out of school. Learn how you can support social development in young children with these easy to implement tips.
5 Reasons Why Every Parent Should Be Familiar with Executive Function
Mar 20, 2012
It’s not a common topic, but executive function is something that parents should understand. The term refers to working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, etc.—skills and qualities that help people succeed in everyday life.
Considering the Consequences: The Development of Childhood Decision-Making
Jan 27, 2011
How do children approach the sometimes daunting task of making good decisions in school and in life? How can we as educators help?
Beating Bullying for Better Learning
Dec 16, 2010
Beating bullying and keeping our schools safe for all students can dramatically impact the lives and quality of education for students.
Building a Fit Brain: The Serious Work of Play
Feb 12, 2010In the world of education, especially in the early grades, we have great debates about the skills that we wish to impart to students. What do kids need to learn to do early on so they can be successful as they move forward? When it comes down to it, one of the biggies is self-control.
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