The Brain that Changes Itself montessori-at-home children can assemble the colorful

children can assemble the colorful map of Australia and then flip each piece to reveal a vibrant illustration of native animals and landmarks

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toddlers are avidly exploring their surroundings and developing their communication skills

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The Brain that Changes Itself montessori-at-home children can assemble the colorfulIt is a plastic, living organ that can actually change its own structure and function, even into old age. Arguably the most important breakthrough in neuroscience since scientists first sketched out the brain's basic anatomy, this revolutionary discovery, called neuroplasticity, promises to overthrow the centuries old notion that the brain is fixed and unchanging. The brain is not, as was thought, like a machine, or hardwired like a computer.