Developing Brain Birth to Age Eight

Name: Developing Brain Birth to Age Eight
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ISBN: 9781412955355

ISBN-10: 1412955351

ISBN-13: 9781412955355

Edition: 2008

Authors: Marilee B. Sprenger

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"This tool shows how classrooms can differentiate instruction, spend time on what really matters, and make sure that all children are making progress. I love the practical applications for each age level and what teachers can do to support optimal learning in their classrooms. Fantastic!" Stephanie Malin, Elementary Instructional Coach Beaverton School District, OR "The author has managed to untangle a very complex topic and make it applicable to everyday learning and teaching. The continuous application of research to learning is a strength of the book. A true gift to a broad band of educators." Laura Linde, Literacy Coach Hoover Elementary School, North Mankato, MN Finally, a book for…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication date: 1/31/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.90" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Marilee Sprenge r is an adjunct professor at Aurora University, where she teaches graduate courses on brain-based teaching, learning and memory, and differentiation. She speaks internationally, and is affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology. She is the author of several books, and her dedication to education has won her many awards. Marilee currently resides in Peoria, Illinois.



Preface: You Don't Know Jack!


Acknowledgments


About the Author


Introduction


What Is Best Practice?


Brain-Compatible Teaching Principles


Early Childhood Practices


An Ounce of Prevention


About This Book



The Basic Biology of Brain Development


Brain Chemicals


Electroencephalograms


Windows of Opportunity


Experience Dependent and Experience Expectant


First Language


Second Language Learning


Motor Development


Memory Development


Music


Math


Emotion


Thinking About Brain Growth



Building the Brain Through Age Two


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Gross Motor Skills


Fine Motor Skills


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities From Birth to Age Two


Reading and Language Development


Physical and Motor Development


Cognitive Development



The Three-Year-Old Brain


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Three-Year-Old Brains


For Language and Reading Development


For Physical and Motor Development


For Social and Emotional Development


For Cognitive Development


Child Development Checklist: Three-Year-Olds



The Four-Year-Old Brain


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Four-Year-Old Brains


For Language and Reading Development


For Physical and Motor Development


For Social and Emotional Development


For Cognitive Development


Child Development Checklist: Four-Year-Olds



The Five-Year-Old Brain


Scenario


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Five-Year-Old Brains


For Language and Reading Development


For Physical and Motor Development


For Social and Emotional Development


For Cognitive Development


Child Development Checklist: Five-Year-Olds



The Six-Year-Old Brain


Scenario


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Six-Year-Old Brains


For Language and Reading Development


For Physical and Motor Development


For Social and Emotional Development


For Cognitive Development


Child Development Checklist: Six-Year-Olds



The Seven-Year-Old Brain


Scenario


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Seven-Year-Old Brains


For Language and Reading Development


For Physical and Motor Development


For Social and Emotional Development


For Cognitive Development


Child Development Checklist: Seven-Year-Olds



The Eight-Year-Old Brain


Brain Development


Language and Reading Development


Physical and Motor Development


Social and Emotional Development


Cognitive Development


Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Eight-Year-Old Brains


For Language and Reading Development


For Physical and Motor Development


For Social and Emotional Development


For Cognitive Development


Child Development Checklist: Eight-Years-Old


Bibliography


Index