The human brain is fascinating-every movement we make, everything conscious or unconscious stems from our brains. The most critical time for brain development is from birth to age five. What can parents and caregivers of children do to help give those developing brains the best chance for success? Discover how the basic workings of the brain influence our memory and how we learn and what can be done to encourage healthy brain development in children. Includes review of main parts of the brain, the difference between short and long term memory, practical things parents and caregivers can do to promote learning, and more.

Originally released by Learning Zone Xpress, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 02, 2015. Worksheet available under Additional Info Tag.

The Parts of the Brain (2:54); --How Children Develop Long Term Memory (6:25); -- The Thalamus and Multi-Sensory Learning (4:53); -- The Amygdala and Learning (7:00); .