Assignment task: Please respond to the following questions in complete sentences and should include examples from the video.
1. What does a "strong start "provide for a child? include examples.
2. What does brain development tell us about the first 1000 days of life? Why is this time vital in a child's development?
3. What is a brain synapse? What factors can cause a decrease? What can an educator do to increase synapses?
Resources:
NAEYC: Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Action: Using Knowledge of Child Development and Learning in Context | NAEYC.
Ted Talk First 1000 days of Life (VIDEO)