Reflect and Respond: The central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, is the division of the nervous system that processes information and directs behavior. Genetically predetermined brain development makes possible new behaviors, which lead to new interactions with the environment that then influence brain development.
Using the text Chapter 4(Uploaded to files) and the links provided, explore the research on early brain development and school readiness. The readings below suggest several guidelines for the care of young children. Select two guidelines and explain how they apply to your work (or anticipated work) with young children and/or families.
Johnson, K., & Becker, J. (n.d.). The Whole Brain Atlas. > http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
Children and Brain Development: What We Know About How Children Learn. (2011).> https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4356e/
Please bring something new/original to the discussion, share and describe one or more research articles, or apply additional scholarly resources you locate on your own for your classmates to consider.
