By Melissa Schoorman
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he first five years of a childâs life are pivotal, not only in the acquisition of language, gross motor, and other skills, but also in developing a sense of self, a connection to others, and an understanding of the world we live in. Research shows that up to 90 percent of the brainâs development has already taken
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place before a child begins primary school, and we know that the brain at this age is like a sponge; it soaks up information both consciously and subconsciously. The more knowledge and stimuli you can feed a childâs brain before they begin Prep, the more nourished it will be for years to come. continued next page...