#cognitive development

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Infant - Animals and Nature

Exposure to animals and nature offers numerous benefits, even for our youngest students, including infants. Interacting with animals can foster empathy, compassion, and a sense of responsibility in children. It also provides sensory experiences that are crucial for their cognitive and emotional development. Being outside in our natural environments encourages exploration and curiosity while enhancing infants' physical development through activities like crawling on grass or touching different textures. Overall, these experiences help create a holistic learning environment that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of young children.

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How Parenting Style Influences Children's Honesty

A child’s first lie can be a significant moment in their growth, signaling a movement towards independent thought. Though these early “white lies” may bring a smile to parents’ faces, they can also cause concern if dishonesty develops into a habit or arises in unsuitable situations. It’s important to recognize what these behaviors represent, as doing so can help nurture open communication and…

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Discover the world of chess with online lessons designed for kids. Unleash their strategic potential and boost cognitive skills while having fun!

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Bless people who work with kids doing this. What seems like obvious safety concerns to us looks the same as just flexing authority to kids, and somehow, adults see asking “Why?” as challenging authority, when:

often, kids lack the context to understand why something is how it is;

kids have so little agency, and so, including them in the decision-making helps kids not feel so stifled and like they need to find ways to push back that’ll piss you off so bad.

There was a phrase that I used in my classroom when my students would ask me about doing questionable things, and my response was always, "Technically you can, but should you?"

The reason I used this instead of a simple yes or no answer is because it opened up conversation. Instead of blindly looking for permission, the conversation became more about cause and effect. Usually it navigated the "well you can't tell me what to do I'm going to do it anyway" instinct in kids when I'd say no, because all they were looking for is something to challenge them.

For example: "Can I jump off the slide?"

"Technically you can, but should you?"

If they answer no, I'd ask why. Usually they'd say because it's against the rules or I don't know.

If they say it's against the rules, I'd ask them why they think it's a rule. And if they'd say I don't know, I'd explain that the slide is five feet off of the ground, and jumping that high is a good way to hurt your knees or worse.

And then the most important part: if you did do it, how can you make it safer?

That's when the creativity juices started to flow. I'd get anything from pillows to beds to bouncy shoes to wings to someone catching them (which became a whole different conversation). And I told them since we didn't have those things here, it wasn't safe. And safety is everyone's number one job at school.

It stopped them from doing it behind my back. It got them to engage in critical thinking. And it helped them figure out how to do things without help.

However, there's always been an itching thought in the back of my head. Somewhere out there, did one of my past students drag their mattress out to the slide and jump off of it?

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Complexity as Resistance: Against the Flattening of Thought in the Age of Immediacy

We live in an age that deifies speed and celebrates surface. Photo by Anni Roenkae on Pexels.com Everywhere, the symptoms of a society addicted to immediacy proliferate: tweets as policy, reels as philosophy, thirty-second clips as arguments. The architectural structures of our cognitive and social worlds have been redesigned not to nourish thought but to interrupt it—optimised for distraction,…

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Title: Beyond Decoding: What My Grandmother Taught Me About Real Literacy

There’s a statistic that floats around the internet and education circles that claims 40% of American kids can’t read. Some say it’s exaggerated. Others call it a crisis. In a recent video, Jared Henderson—a credentialed philosopher—tackled this figure by critiquing its sources, calling out the misleading nature of how the data is presented, and attacking the National Literacy Institute (NLI) for…

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Does 'Common Sense' Actually Exist?

The Conversation That Started It All A few nights ago, I found myself on the phone with a good friend discussing something entirely unrelated when he casually dropped the phrase, “Well, it’s just common sense.” That simple remark derailed our entire conversation for the next 30 minutes. I asked him to define what he meant by “common sense.” He couldn’t. Not really. He gave some vague examples,…

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These are two tests for meeting legal standards that Jews and other backwards Caucasian cultures have high levels of difficulty understanding. Cultures/peoples that don’t practice these standards are stuck in a primitive phase of development, as not practicing these standards places a ceiling, or a roadblock, on cognitive development, and is a sign of a reasoning deficiency.

• Aguilar-Spinelli test: Used to determine if an informant's tip can be used to justify a search warrant.

• Katz test: Used to determine if a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

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Early Childhood - Practical Life: Using a Dropper

Using a dropper to transfer liquid helps children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they carefully control the dropper to move the liquid. It also enhances concentration and focus, as seen here where the student is deeply engaged in the task. Additionally, this exercise fosters a sense of independence and responsibility, as children learn to manage the materials and clean up any spills. 

This material also supports cognitive development, requiring students to plan and execute a series of steps, which enhances their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They learn about cause and effect as they observe how the liquid moves and reacts to their actions. Additionally, the activity involves counting drops and measuring liquid, which introduces basic mathematical concepts. By engaging in this focused and purposeful work, children develop their ability to concentrate, follow sequences, and make decisions, all of which are crucial for cognitive growth.

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Starting support early makes a big difference for kids showing signs of developmental delays. The earlier the challenges are identified and addressed, the better the outcomes for communication, social skills, and overall growth. Families can access strategies that help children build critical skills during their most formative years through behavior therapy, including behavior therapy in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Seasonal changes influence a child’s mood, energy levels, and ability to focus. Adjustments in weather, daylight, and daily routines can impact learning and social interactions, making it essential for families and educators to recognize these shifts. Childcare services in Woodbridge, Virginia provide structured programs to help children adapt to these seasonal transitions while maintaining their developmental progress.

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Developing healthy eating habits in children from an early age is crucial for their overall growth, cognitive development, and long-term well-being. This blog will provide a comprehensive guide on healthy eating habits for kids, the benefits of a balanced diet, and practical tips for parents to implement at home.

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Holistic Development in Education: Importance, Benefits, Role

Education is more than just academic learning – it is about shaping a child’s overall growth. In today’s fast-changing world, children need not just bookish knowledge but also life skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence to succeed. This is where holistic development in education plays a crucial role.

At Satyameva Jayate International School, we emphasize holistic education, ensuring students grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Let’s explore what holistic development means, why it is important, and how it benefits students.

What is Holistic Development in Education?

Holistic development refers to an all-round approach to education that nurtures different aspects of a child’s growth, including:

Cognitive Development – Enhancing logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Emotional Development – Building self-awareness, confidence, and emotional intelligence.

Social Development – Improving communication, teamwork, and empathy.

Physical Development – Encouraging sports, fitness, and healthy habits.

Moral & Ethical Development – Teaching values, responsibility, and decision-making. 

To continue reading, click here: Holistic Development in Education

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World Book and Copyright Day: An Extended Inquiry into the Profound Significance of Reading and Intellectual Property

Happy World Book Day!!! Image found on Internet Reading books!! That is something I can never get enough of, so today I celebrate the date. Genesis, Evolution, and Multifaceted Significance of World Book and Copyright Day World Book and Copyright Day, a UNESCO-designated observance held annually on April 23rd, transcends the realm of a mere commemorative date. It represents a powerful global…

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The Best Pre Schools in Santacruz use play-based learning to boost preschoolers' growth and creativity.

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Language development in young children is a key factor in their cognitive growth. For children attending a preschool in Brooklyn, New York, early language exposure can provide a strong foundation for critical thinking and problem-solving skills.