Fa la la la la.....

Many of the classrooms in my school are in the midst of enjoying lots of new holiday-related activities. This is harder for some children to adapt to than others....which makes for some quite boisterous classrooms. Amidst all of this holiday bustle, it is wise to remember what a catalyst for learning a little change can be. Changes in routine actually increases growth of the synaptic connections in the brain. New experiences and routines create new connection routes in our brains, and activates parts of the brain that are not engaged when involved in routine tasks.

You can read more about the positive aspects of change on learning here.