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Crack open a book and it can sweep you away to fascinating new places all over the globe (and some that exist only in the author’s mind).<\/p>\n

Turn that page to figure out something you never knew until today.<\/p>\n

Read the next sentence, and see a new word leaping out at you.<\/p>\n

Whether it is a best-selling fiction novel, a popular self-help book, a cookbook full of delicious recipes, or even the latest issue of your favourite magazine, each page fills your head with knowledge and facts, both obscure and ordinary.<\/p>\n

\"Reading<\/p>\n

Numerous studies have been conducted on the importance of reading in everyday life. Special research highlights a crucial fact\u2013reading instruction needs to start early on in a child’s education, to have the greatest impact.<\/p>\n

Watch this article in blog format here<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Every educator out there knows this, which is why most schools across the globe and in India, start phonics teaching in preschool and kindergarten.<\/p>\n

\"Square<\/p>\n

We’re certain that you, being an educator yourself, do the same, incorporating phonics education early, into your curriculum.<\/p>\n

Did you ever stop to wonder how your instruction is taken by them? What exactly goes on in a young learner’s brain as you teach them reading skills?<\/p>\n

To enlighten you and hopefully give you more insight into an early learner’s reading brain, we have compiled this list of facts and research from our own in-house team as well as experts in the field of early childhood literacy.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a peek into the reading brain with this infographic:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Watch<\/a> <\/span>our Vice President of Curriculum and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Vera Blau-McCandliss, talk about the research and science that goes into early childhood education.<\/em><\/p>\n

Watch<\/a> <\/span>guest speaker and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Nandini Chatterjee Singh speak about biliteracy and its effect on shaping an early learner\u2019s brain at the Square Panda India Launch.<\/em><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for our next post, which will focus on the neuroscience research conducted, both by our own researchers as well as those not affiliated with Square Panda<\/span><\/a>, into early childhood education, literacy, and language acquisition.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on reading and the early learner’s brain? Comment in the section below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

– Sanjana Shukla, Content Writer, Square Panda India<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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