Brain-Based Early Learning Activities: Connecting Theory and Practice

Brain-based learning involves both hemispheres of children's brains working together, resulting in stronger, more meaningful learning experiences. Each fun activity in this book is designed to promote brain-based learning in the areas of language, mathematics, science, art, music, and the environment, and encourages physical, social, and emotional development. Each activity includes a materials list, extension activities, variations for multi-sensory exploration, components for diversity, and an explanation of the brain connections being made. Brain-Based Early Learning Activities also includes a comprehensive overview of early brain development and how to create a brain-based early learning environment.

Nikki Darling-Kuria has a master's degree in human development and holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She is a family child care professional and an adjunct college professor. With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, she routinely appears in The National Perspective, the National Association for Family Child Care's publication.