The Brain
The brain guides everything that you do: how you move your body, make decisions, experience emotions and deal with stress. When children understand how their brain is connected to their emotions, they are better able to manage those emotions.
Why is it important?
Learning the parts of the brain and how the brain influences behavior and emotions empowers children to control their brains and their feelings.
School Connection
Your child will be learning about the three main parts of the brain and how their brain helps them learn, think, and make choices.
How to Support Your Child at Home
Connect to Your Child’s Curiosity
Your child may ask many “why” questions. This is normal! They are curious about the world around them and will look to the adults in their life for answers.
Take a few minutes each day to intentionally explore new things with your child. If they become excited about an object or event, such as an ice cube melting on the counter or a thunderstorm, this is an opportunity to connect to your child and their curiosity. Because of their short attention span, this will probably only last a few minutes. You can say things like, “What’s happening?” or, ‘Why do you think that is happening?” These conversations will help them understand the world around them and build a connection with you.
