Childhood Brain Development

During the preschool years, the brain is the most fascinating and quick to grow organ at this time. In fact, it is also develops to three fourths of the size and weight of an adult brain. This clearly shows how important learning is at this age and how fast children develop the knowledge from their experiences.

There are many biological reasons why the brain grows so vast at this period. During this time, there is a drastic increase in the connections between cells. This is to allows a more developed communication between each neuron to allow a more developed cognition. Meanwhile, the myelin, the fatty insulation that helps and protects the neuron, also grows and develops greatly. This will help speed up the electrical messages sent from