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Start Smart, Revised Edition: Building Brain Power in the Early Years - Paperback

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Category: Child Development

Did you know that emotions boost our memory? Or that small muscle exercises help the brain develop? Early experiences contribute to the structure of the brain and its capacities. The quality, quantity, and consistency of stimulation will determine, to a large extent, the number of brain synapses that are formed and how those connections will function. This is true for both cognitive and emotional development, and the effect is lifelong. Start Smart offers simple, straightforward ways to boost brain power with active exploration, repetition, sensory exploration, and direct experience. Revised to reflect the latest research about how children learn, the new edition of this classic bestseller offers explanations on how and why these activities help the brain develop. 160 pages. Paperback.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Emily I. ★★★★★

I was surprised how much I actually learned from the exercises on small muscle movements—it's made playtime more intentional with my toddler. The chapters are short enough to read during naptime, which is a huge plus for a busy parent.

Elizabeth J. ★★★★★

Right away, the chapter on emotions boosting memory clicked for me. I started using some of the small muscle exercises from the book with my toddler, and he actually seemed to focus better after them.

Penelope ★★★★★

I’m a pediatric nurse, and this book’s breakdown of how emotions actually strengthen memory has already reshaped how I play with my toddler. The small-muscle exercise sections are written so clearly that I tried the finger games with her right after finishing a chapter. It’s dense but never dry, and

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