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RESEARCH
Suzanne Gellens, in her book, Activities that Build the Young Child's Brain (Early Childhood Association of Florida), lists the ideas that early childhood professionals have known for years and are now confirmed by recent brain research:
- Every situation is a learning experience.
- Children need to be nurtured and have physical contact with other people.
- Children learn through their interactions with people and the environment.
- Play is an essential component to learning.
- Hands-on activities result in life-long learned skills.
- When a child has a choice in selecting its own activities, involvement is increased.
- All children's senses need to be stimulated in an enriched atmosphere.
- Activities presented to children should match their stage of development and their interest level.
- There should be a balance between activity and rest; quiet learning and active learning.
- Children need a loving, stress-free environment for optimal learning to occur.
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