CITE THE Research on Brain Development
Research shows that building early literacy skills has links to positive effects on early brain development, improved school readiness and later success in life.
When parents talk, read, sing, play, touch and cuddle with their babies, the brain evolves in response to experiences and the environment. Moreover, daily routines such as feeding, bathing, and playing strengthen neurons and increase myelination.
Stamm, J., & Spencer, P. (2007). Bright from the start: The simple, science-backed way to nurture your child's developing mind from birth to age 3. New York, NY: Gotham.
Stamm, J., & Spencer, P. (2007). Bright from the start: The simple, science-backed way to nurture your child's developing mind from birth to age 3. New York, NY: Gotham.
"Early experiences affect the development of brain architecture, which provides the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health." Key Concepts: Brain Architecture
"Early experiences affect the nature and quality of the brain’s developing architecture by determining which circuits are reinforced and which are pruned through lack of use. Some people refer to this as 'use it or lose it.' Graphic source: Chugani, H.T. Synaptic Density. [Drawing]. In R. Shore, Rethinking the Brain: New Insights into Early Development (p. 20). New York: Families and Work Institute, 1997."
VIDEO: Early Literacy: How Young Children Get Ready to Read by Jefferson County Public Library
JeffCo has developed this video with information on brain development during the first five years of life, research on preparing children for success as readers and learners, early literacy skills and storytimes.
JeffCo has developed this video with information on brain development during the first five years of life, research on preparing children for success as readers and learners, early literacy skills and storytimes.