Grade Level:
High School - Grades 9 -12Lesson Description:
In order to maximize the brain development of a child, adolescent parents need to learn how to stimulate their child’s brain development by interpreting and responding appropriately to the child’s intellectual signals, behaviors and communications.Using classroom resources, the student will:
- Reflect on his/her role as an effective parent and list at least 5 tips for effective parenting.
- Access understanding about literacy and brain development by completing the brain quiz.
- Record the present progress of his/her child by using the developmental growth chart provided in the lesson.
- Discover and practice activities that stimulate brain development and interest in reading.
- Practice reading to his/her child daily.
- Choose and evaluate three children’s books based on the guidelines provided.
Research Component:
Language and Literacy
Joyce Zadd
GRADS Teacher
Mentor High School