Start Smart!: Building Brain Power In The Early Years

Did you know that emotions boost our memory? Or that small muscle exercises help the brain develop? Early experiences contribute to the structure of the brain and its capacities. The quality, quantity, and consistency of stimulation will determine, to a large extent, the number of brain synapses that are formed and how those connections will function. This is true for both cognitive and emotional development, and the effect is lifelong. Start Smart! offers simple, straightforward ways to boost brain power with active exploration, repetition, sensory exploration, laughter, and more. All the chapters describe how and why the brain develops and explain how you can use the activities to give your children the best foundation for future learning.