Full Description
This practical resource explains brain development from prenatal to age 8 with suggestions for activities educators and caregivers can use to foster children's cognitive growth. The authors begin with the basics of brain development, and the issues that affect it, and then provide information specific to infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten to primary age levels. Educational activities are described as they relate to physical, language, social, emotional, cognitive, and academic progress relevant to brain development at each age level. Modifications of activities for young children with disabilities are included. The authors also discuss contemporary issues related to the future education of young children, including how technology-augmented experiences may positively and negatively affect children's development.
Book Features:
Explains brain development concepts for practitioners and students.
Recommends brain-enhancing experiences related to age-level brain development.
Includes modified activities for children with special needs.
Provides vignettes for context and to illustrate concepts.
Includes questions to promote discussion and a deeper understanding of the content.
Contents
Contents
Foreword ix Sandra J. Stone
Introduction 1
Purpose of This Book 3
Overview of the Book 3
Acknowledgments 4
1. The Brain Building Process 5
Prenatal Brain Development 6
Susie's Pregnancy and Care 6
Infant Brain Development 9
The Noah Family and Their Premature Infant Drew 9
Toddler Brain Development 12
Amata's Activity Level 12
Preschool Brain Development 14
The Mumbara Family 14
Kindergarten/Primary Years Brain Development 17
Janie's 2nd-Grade Year 17
Brain Development Issues for Children with Special Needs 20
Arthur's Reading Difficulties 20
Fostering Brain Development: Role of Family and Early Childhood Professionals 22
Summary 22
Questions for Discussion 23
Suggestions for Further Reading 23
2. Fostering Brain Development in the Infant Curriculum 24
Min 24
Daniel 24
Lola 25
Review of Brain Development at the Infant Age Level 25
Fostering Brain Development at the Infant Age Level 26
Curriculum Priorities at the Infant Age Level 27
Sample Curriculum Activities 28
Planning the Infant Day 35
Helping Parents Provide Brain-Enhancing Environments 36
Enhancing the Brain Development of Min, Daniel, and Lola 38
Questions for Discussion 40
Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening 40
3. Fostering Brain Development in the Toddler Curriculum 41
Tommy 41
Miguel 41
Simeon 42
Review of Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level 42
Fostering Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level 42
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers) 45
Planning the Toddler Day 53
Enhancing the Brain Development of Tommie, Miguel, and Simeon 55
Questions for Discussion 57
Suggestions for Further Reading 57
4. Fostering Brain Development in the Preschool Curriculum 58
Jesús 58
Ruby 58
Billy 59
Review of Brain Development at the Preschool Age Level 59
Curriculum Priorities at the Preschool Age Level 59
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Toddlers or Kindergarten/Primary Children) 62
Planning the Preschool Day 72
Enhancing the Brain Development of Jesús, Ruby, and Billy 72
Questions for Discussion 75
Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening 75
5. Fostering Brain Development in the Kindergarten/Primary Curriculum 76
Eden 76
Maigret 76
Ying 77
Review of Brain Development at the Kindergarten/Primary Age Level 77
Curriculum Priorities at Kindergarten/Primary Age Level 79
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers) 81
Planning the Kindergarten/Primary Day 91
Enhancing the Brain Development of Eden, Maigret, and Ying 91
Questions for Discussion 95
Suggestions for Further Reading 95
6. Fostering Brain Development with Technology-Augmented Materials 96
Nancy 96
Jason and Edwin 97
Derick 98
Types of Technology-Augmented Devices for Children 98
Review of Potential Effects of Technology-Augmented Activities on Brain Development 99
Curriculum Priorities for Technology-Augmented Activities 102
Sample Curriculum Activities for Children (May Be Modified for Other Age Levels) 103
Planning the Technology-Augmented Environment 106
Adapting Technology-Augmented Materials for Nancy, Jason and Edwin, and Derick 107
Questions for Discussion 110
Suggestions for Further Reading 110
7. Contemporary and Future Issues Related to Children's Brain Development 111
Emerging Issues Influencing Essential Conditions for Healthy Brain Development 111
Resilience in Uncertain Times 116
The Role of Early Childhood Professionals in Supporting Children's Brain Development 117
Questions for Discussion 118
Suggestions for Further Reading 118
References 119
Index 124
About the Authors 132
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