Welcome to the December 2023 Learning Brain News.

We’ve come to the end of another year. So this is the last edition for 2023. The Learning Brain News team will be taking our annual break. You will see us next back in your inbox in February. In the meantime we wish you a safe, and happy holiday season.

Kind regards,
The Learning Brain News Team

Babies Learn Language Best Through Sing-Song Speech, Not Phonetics

New research suggests that parents should use sing-song speech, such as nursery rhymes, with their babies, as it aids language development. Contrary to the belief that phonetic information is the foundation of language, this study reveals that rhythmic speech plays a crucial role in language acquisition during a child's first months.

The Summer Holidays are Nearly Here

School holidays provide a break from school work and a chance to refresh for the new year, but parents will know that it can be a challenge to keep their children happy and occupied over the whole summer. If this sounds like you, these five school holiday tips can help.

Teaching Students How to Use AI Responsibly

Rather than forbid students to use artificial intelligence, an English teacher shows them how they can use it in ways that support their learning.

ADHD and Teenagers

The increased responsibilities and expectations that come with being a teenager can be hard to manage, and especially so for those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms or diagnosed ADHD. This article can help.

Which One Is Correct? Speling? Spieling? Spelling? Spealing?

For some folk, these words: Speling, Spieling, Spelling, Spealing,  look so similar that it’s very confusing.

Good spelling is vital because it allows the writer to focus on what they want to say. It frees up brain space for their ideas to flourish.