In episode number two of the School Plus Kids podcast, host Arpana will be discussing neuroplasticity and how to develop a growth mindset. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experiences and learning.
Neuroplasticity and a growth mindset are crucial for children's learning and development. By understanding these concepts, parents can help their children develop healthy habits and stronger connections in their brains, which can lead to success in the future.
Neuroplasticity plays a crucial role in the brain's development and learning abilities, which is particularly significant during developmental stages. Neuroplasticity is highly influenced by experiences and learning, so engaging in new activities and learning new things can help stimulate neuroplasticity.
During the first year of life, the brain doubles in size, and by the age of three, the size of the brain reaches 80% of an adult's brain size. By the age of five, the brain has already reached 90% of an adult brain size. This is why the first five years of life are considered the most important when it comes to learning. More than one million new neural connections are formed every second, which is incredible. While the brain continues to grow and develop, the neurons and parts get stronger until the brain reaches maturity around the age of 22, when the brain is most logical.
By learning the concept of how neurons work in the brain, parents can foster a growth mindset in their child. A fixed mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence are fixed and cannot be changed, while a growth mindset is the belief that we can develop our abilities and intelligence through hard work and effort. Children with a fixed mindset may avoid challenges, give up easily, and feel threatened when they see others doing better than they are.
Understanding the concept of neuroplasticity and fostering a growth mindset can help develop resilience and adaptability in children. To develop a growth mindset, children need to believe that they can develop their abilities and intelligence through hard work and effort. By simply adding the word "yet" to the end of the phrase "I can't do this," children can develop a growth mindset. It's important to avoid praising children for their intelligence and instead praise them for their effort and hard work. Repetition and consistency are also crucial when it comes to developing a growth mindset.
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