Author Archives: Hanne Finstad

Children need breaks to learn!

Learning over time with breaks and repetitions helps us remember more. However, even though this....Click to read more

Simple tricks for better learning in children!

Memory is divided into two types: working memory and long-term memory. In working memory, you....Click to read more

Teaching and Working Memory

Teaching that does not take working memory into account can have dramatic consequences. A full....Click to read more

Is your child struggling with a fixed mindset?

With a growth mindset, you know that hard work pays off. So when you encounter....Click to read more

How to recognize a low working memory in children!

Jorun Nyléhn, who is an associate professor in science education at the University of Bergen,....Click to read more

How to maintain a child’s attention!

Remember that your children have different abilities to maintain attention. The ability increases with age....Click to read more

Children’s Curiosity: A Fantastic Driving Force for Learning

Children are born curious. They thirst for knowledge and diligently use the questioning words “what,”....Click to read more

Children’s Natural Research: Exploration and Thinking Techniques

When babies and young children explore the world, it resembles how scientists work. They test....Click to read more

This is how you give children practice in communicating.

From the moment we were born, clear and effective communication has been crucial for our....Click to read more

The most important thing children must learn?

What is the most important thing your child needs to learn? I believe it’s neither....Click to read more