BRAIN FACT: The Brain Prunes Away Or Eliminates Connections That Are Not Used Frequently

The brain prunes away or eliminates connections that are not used frequently. It uses a "use it or lose it" process.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Does Not Like To Be Bored

The brain does not like to be bored. Learning something new keeps the brain active throughout life.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Is Ready to Learn Math Skills In the Pre-School Years Through Comparison of Size and Shape With Real Objects

The brain is ready to learn basic math skills in the pre-school years. It doesn't occur from saying the numbers in order. It learns through doing comparisons of size and shape, and few and many. Connections will be made in the brain when this is done with real objects.

BRAIN FACT: Nutrition Directly Affects the Health Of The Brain

Nutrition directly affects the health of the brain and intellectual abilities.

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BRAIN FACT: What You Learn and Focus On Physically Changes Your Brain

What you think about, learn, and focus on physically changes and re-wires your brain.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Constantly Scans The Environment For Safety

The brain constantly scans the environment for safety. Even an infant brain has the ability to pick up on an emotional atmosphere in fractions of a second.

BRAIN FACT: The Brain Is Designed To Explore

The brain is designed to explore.  Through testing, observation, and trial and error the brain creates strong networks.