Author: Ciraldo, Brandy

Double benefits in bilingualism

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Could learning multiple languages be associated with greater cognitive function (information processing)?
Could it be that bilinguals fare better when the brain “input” has more variability because they are accustomed to performing constant differentiation in language?
Could this advantage make them excellent problem solvers?
While more research may be needed on the topic, initail studies suggest “Bilingualism may guide learners to be more open to the possibility of multiple structures” Read all about it here.
 

Infant experiences can begin to lay foundation for school readiness.

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Early experiences matter!
Want to build good “school readiness” for your child? It’s never too early to start!
Brain development happens quickly for young children. According to the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) laying the foundation for learning begins in infancy where motor, cognitive and social emotional skills quickly evolve.
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Bridging early childhood education and early school experiences.

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How important is it for early childhood educators/caregivers to communicate and collaborate with the school educators that their youngsters will interact with in the near future?  Very important, according to research. Read more to learn about a study that investigated collaboration between preschools and schools to better prepare students for the social/educational transition ahead of them.

Many kids are experiencing sensory sensitivities. What does that feel like?

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“It’s not as if I can hear what is being said; rather it is just many, many sounds, unfiltered and loud.”

“I hear both everything and nothing at the same time.”

These are just a few of the quotes from people with auditory sensitivities. UConn researchers are investigating how some of these sensitivities could impact language development and understanding in kids. Click here to read more and to better understand the challenges of experiencing sensory sensitivities.

 

How important is language in developing math skills?

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Stay tuned into UConn KIDS to find out! UConn researcher Marie Coppola has received the prestigious NSF CAREER award. This is  a prestigious award from the National Science Foundation for junior faculty who exemplify outstanding research.

This CAREER award will provide 5 years of support for research on the impact of language experience on number development in deaf and hearing children.