Today, we dive into the fascinating world of the brain and learning with the learning theory of renowned neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene.

Dehaene's 4 Pillars of Learning :

1. 1. Attention: The ability to focus and filter distractions.
   2. Active Engagement: Being an active and curious participant in the learning process.
   3. Feedback: Receive constructive comments to adjust and improve.
   4. Consolidation: anchoring learning in long-term memory.

How to apply these pillars to your kid's learning?

Create a Supportive Environment: Make sure the learning space is calm and free of distractions to maximize attention.

Short sessions, frequent breaks: Tailor learning periods to your kid's ability to concentrate, alternating learning with breaks.

Encourage participation: Explain that active participation, questioning and exploration are essential to learning.

Review Actively: Rather than simply rereading, encourage your kid to rephrase information, explain it or answer questions.

Constructive feedback: Offer regular, specific feedback to guide your child towards improvement.

Spaced revisions: Schedule regular review sessions to reinforce information consolidation.

Celebrate Progress: Highlight your kid's improvements and efforts to boost motivation and self-confidence.

In Practice

magine that your kid is struggling with a math task. Instead of letting him get upset, you could :

• • Set a Clear Objective: "Let's complete these two problems together, then take a little break with a fun activity!"
  • Encourage Engagement: "Can you tell me where you find this difficult? Let's explore that together."
  • Provide Feedback: "I see you've figured out how to add up these numbers, great! Now let's look at how we can apply this to the next problem."

A quick reminder

Every child is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. Your role as a parent is to observe, adjust and support your kid in his unique and precious learning journey.

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The Soft Kids team 🌈