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When I search for NRF, I have results returned to me about Occupational Therapy. The link I sent you refers to a teaching method, but that's not what you are talking about? Can you direct me to a specific resource that addresses what you're talking about?

Is this to which you refer? https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/vanessarodriguez/files/vrodriguez_published_teachingasnervoussystem_2-2013.pdf

I agree that language is a fundamental determinant of intellect and ability. They act as buffers of knowledge to engage higher levels of reasoning without having to redefine basic ideas in every interaction with the world. It allows for logical thought, and abstraction to consider new...

I've already asked that question to myself, and is why I'm exploring more sane and effective means of education. I know that a huge content load in modern "education" is nonsensical and unhelpful at best, harmful at worst.

Good stuff, thank you!

So, I'm back with more questions. The second stage of four (4) generally agreed upon mental developmental stages for is the Preoperational stage, from about 2 years old to about seven (7) years old. During this time children develop symbolic thinking and language skills. So, based on this: What...

I am aware of the increasing ability to be rational and engage in abstraction as age increases, but I do appreciate the comments to that effect. My goal with the asking of this question is to think about specific strategies to learning about the "Outer Space" topic from early years through...

Thanks! Great advice across the breadth of the topic, to be sure.

Hello! New Guy here, with a question right out of the spacedock. There are four (4) generally agreed upon mental developmental stages for children, the first of which is the Sensorimotor stage, during which babies use their senses and bodily movements to understand the world. So, based on this...