Brain-Building Adventures

Changing lives by empowering young brains

Ages 1 month to 4 years

Don’t wait: Your child’s brain
development is time sensitive

Brain-Building Adventures

Changing lives by empowering young brains

Ages 1 month to 4 years

Don’t wait: Your child’s brain development is time sensitive. 

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and portable

Original books Included

Based on
neuroscience

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What is Brain-Building Adventures?

We are an early brain development programme with a focus on reading, communication and language.

What does this programme do?

Think of the brain as a network of roads that join brain cells together. Each Brain-Building session is like building more roads.

Using Brain-Building, children can make more connections between different parts of their brain. The results are:
  • Faster thinking
  • Learning new things more easily
  • Better problem solving
  • Improved cognitive development

Having more of these connections allows your little one’s brain to operate more efficiently, just as more roads make traveling in a city easier and faster. A superior brain architecture is a brain that is dense with these roads (connections known as synapses). You can help your child build their own super-highways.

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What will your little one face in the future?

How it works

1 month to 4 years

How it works

1 month to 4 years

Your child will gain

Also – for the parents:

Act now before this time sensitive window closes.

How long is the window for brain development open?

Grab this opportunity for your child

Common Concerns

Why not let little ones be little, instead of forcing them to learn?

Early learning is proven to assist in producing happy, confident children.

Will it impact their learning later, particularly with phonics?
The phonics method of teaching reading, while offering many benefits, is not optimal for comprehension and information retention. Children have to focus on sounding out the words rather than retaining the information contained in the words. The flashcard method however is great for:

Later on, in school, children will still easily learn the phonics method just with the added advantage of their already superior brain architecture.

The science behind building your baby’s brain

Did you know?

A synapse where electrical and chemical signals travel through the brain.

Synapse density growth viewed over time

*Source: Corel, JL. The postnatal development of the human cerebral cortex. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press; 1975.

Why use the Brain-Building method?

The synapses firing in a healthy brain

Why use the Brain-Building method?

Need proof?

Study after study proves that children’s brains have a special growth period during which it is possible to help them develop their brains, giving them an incredible foundation in life.

Below you will find just some of the scientific research that is the basis of the Brain-Building programme:
An article published by the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, by Dr Kay Ayre and Dr Govind Krishnamoorthy states: “By three years of age, a baby’s brain has reached almost 90% of its adult size. The growth in each region of the brain largely depends on receiving stimulation, which spurs activity in that region. This stimulation provides the foundation for learning.” “The activation of appropriate pathways in development has been found to be important. For example, research has found that the more babies are exposed to language in the form of caregivers and adults speaking, the stronger their neural pathways related to speech and language. This principle of neurodevelopment has been referred to as ‘use it or lose it’ (Shore, 2015) where through processes of creating, strengthening, and discarding synapses that our brains adapt to the challenges and opportunities of their developmental environment.” “While sensitive periods exist for development and learning, we also know that the plasticity of the brain often allows children to recover from missing certain experiences. Both children and adults may be able to make up for missed experiences later in life, but it is likely to be more difficult. This is especially true if a young child was deprived of certain stimulation, which resulted in the pruning of synapses (neuronal connections) relevant to that stimulation and the loss of neuronal pathways. As children progress through each developmental stage, they will learn and master each step more easily if their brains have built an efficient network of pathways to support optimal functioning.”

https://usq.pressbooks.pub/traumainformedpractice/chapter/3-1-how-the-brain-develops/
“Early plasticity means it’s easier and more effective to influence a baby’s developing brain architecture than to rewire parts of its circuitry in the adult years.” This is a direct quote from an article titled In Brief: The Science of Early Childhood Development, from Harvard University’s Centre on the Developing Child. A notable point (among many) in this article is that the brain’s capacity for change diminishes quickly, making it crucial that you act while your child is young.

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/inbrief-science-of-ecd/#:~:text=Brains%20are%20built%20over%20time%2C%20from%20the%20bottom%20up.&text=In%20the%20first%20few%20years,brain%20circuits%20become%20more%20efficient.

 In their book “Flourishing in the First Five Years: Connecting Implications from Mind, Brain, and Education Research to the Development of Young Children”, Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers explain, “By age 3, a child has twice as many connections between neurons as his or her parents (Johnson, 2009). These will be pruned down, and the most-used synaptic connections will remain as the child ages through adulthood.”


“Each brain begins to make its own unique associations with wires that literally grow themselves as needed. Research has established that experiences after birth, rather than a genetic blueprint, determine the actual “wiring” of the human brain. In effect, cells that fire together, wire together and form permanent connections (Hebb, 1949).”

An excellent outline of the development of a baby’s brain can be found in a study undertaken by Adrienne L. Tierney and Charles A. Nelson, III, titled Brain Development and the Role of Experience in the Early Years and published in the National Library of Medicine. In this report they state “Although development continues into early adult years, early childhood represents a period particularly important to the development of a healthy brain. The foundations of sensory and perceptual systems that are critical to language, social behavior, and emotion are formed in the early years and are strongly influenced by experiences during this time.”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3722610/
The following is an extract from a summary of a paper published by Christine Bonnier, M.D., Ph.D., Service de neurologie pédiatrique, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Avenue Hippocrate, 10, 1200-Bruxelles, Belgium, titled “Evaluation of early stimulation programs for enhancing brain development”. The term ‘early intervention’ designates educational and neuroprotection strategies aimed at enhancing brain development. Early educational strategies seek to take advantage of cerebral plasticity. Neuroprotection, a term initially used to characterize substances capable of preventing cell death, now encompasses all interventions that promote normal development and prevent disabilities, including organisational, therapeutic and environment-modifying measures, such as early stimulation programs. Early stimulation programs were first devised in the United States for vulnerable children in low-income families; positive effects were recorded regarding school failure rates and social problems. Conclusion: Although the NIDCAP and the IHDP targeted different populations, they produced similar effects in several regards: efficacy was greatest with programs involving both the parents and the child; long-term stimulation improved cognitive outcomes and child–parent interactions; cognition showed greater improvements than motor skills and larger benefits were obtained in families that combined several risk factors including low education attainment by the mothers.

https://www.scribd.com/doc/186768370/6-Evaluation-of-Early-Stimulation-Programs-for-Enhancing-Brain-Development
In the University of Maine’s Bulletin #4356 about Children and Brain Development they explain the importance of early use of neural connections in a positive way. They go on to explain that “Connections that are used become permanent. If a child receives little stimulation early on, the synapses will not develop, and the brain will make fewer connections.”

https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4356e/.

Ready to start your Brain-Building Programme?

F.A.Q.

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! There have been many studies on how our brains develop that we took into account when designing our programme.

The key points to consider are that:

1. Synapse connections that are used become permanent in the brain.

2. With very little stimulation these synapses do not develop and the brain makes fewer connections. From the University of Maine’s Bulletin #4356 about Children and Brain Development. https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4356e/

3. “Early plasticity means it’s easier and more effective to influence a baby’s developing brain architecture than to rewire parts of its circuitry in the adult years.” From: In Brief: The Science of Early Childhood Development, from Harvard University’s Centre on the Developing Child. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/inbrief-science-of-ecd/

4. “Although development continues into early adult years, early childhood represents a period particularly important to development of a healthy brain. The foundations of sensory and perceptual systems that are critical to language, social behavior, and emotion are formed in the early years and are strongly influenced by experiences during this time.” From: A study undertaken by Adrienne L. Tierney and Charles A. Nelson, III, titled Brain Development and the Role of Experience in the Early Years and published in the National Library of Medicine.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3722610/

The only equipment you need is either a tablet or a laptop. The programme cannot operate on a smartphone.

No special knowledge is required for the programme. Parents are guided through the curriculum, step-by-step. It is extremely easy to use.

Little children absolutely LOVE to learn. They do not need to be forced. The younger they are the easier it is for them to learn.

The single biggest mistake that adults overwhelmingly make is that they underestimate what little ones are capable of and how much fun learning can be.

Followed correctly, the Brain-Building Programme offers precious moments of bonding and caring in a fun way, while at the same time building a superior brain architecture.

The results are happy, confident children with increased abilities. Wouldn’t you want this for your child?

The only way in which this programme won’t benefit you and your little one is if you don’t do it. Any form of stimulation is excellent for the development of the brain and this programme isn’t just any old stimulation, it is carefully designed, based on science and proven methods – so it is guaranteed to be more than excellent for your little one, as long as it is conducted in a fun, loving and caring environment.

The Brain-Building programme is very time-friendly for busy parents. It takes only two or three sessions per day and each session takes approximately two minutes.

There are certain ages and stages of development in which children have to develop their motor skills and have to move all the time. But at the same time, they are interested in exploring their environment. This is why the program is designed to be very quick and requires only seconds of your baby’s attention at a time. The program also gives you many tips and suggestions to help you through potentially difficult phases.

It is a good idea to find a quiet spot in your home with as few distractions as possible and allocate that area to your Brain-Building space. This also helps to set up an expectation and an understanding of what your little one is going to do and how long it will take.

What appears to be a lack of attention span to you is in fact most likely your little one learning everything at lightning speed. Your child does not need to focus on anything for a long time because a quick glance with mom or dad saying the word has done the job. This is all that is required. More than this will simply be boring for your little one.

Young children absorb a ton of information extremely quickly. Adults simply cannot learn as quickly or effectively as very young children.

Also, we have found that the attention span often increases as they progress through the programme.

Certainly, provided your au pair does it consistently and follows the programme with love and care.

YES, absolutely. They can learn to read. They will learn to read more easily and quickly than older children or even adults learning in later in life. They will also LOVE to learn to read. The benefits to them are numerous and include:
  • Increased self-confidence.
  • A superior brain architecture.
  • Speed reading abilities.
  • Increased comprehension.
  • Above average language skills.

As early as possible. The younger the better. The younger they are the more they will benefit.

Brain-Building is designed for children between 1 month and 4 years.

There is a unique time-window in the very early years of life. During this time massive changes are occurring in the brain. Neural connections are being developed at an incredible rate allowing children to learn faster and more easily than at any other time in their lives. Furthermore, anything learnt during this time helps them to build and secure a superior brain architecture.

It is best to harness and grow the potential of your baby’s brain before this massive, early growth spurt slows down.

It is like riding a wave. Don’t wait for it to pass before deciding you want to jump on it.

Yes, definitely! You do not need to be a teacher to be successful with this program. It is carefully designed for ease of use. The system literally does all the work for you. You simply scroll quickly through the flashcards, say the word and it is done.

It is super easy and fun. With your little one on your lap, seated in front of a laptop, desktop or tablet you go through a short series of our flash cards. You point at the word, say it and then move on to the next card. There is no waiting for your little one to respond. With the phenomenal ability of the brain at that age, the association between the written and the spoken word is almost instantaneous. This process builds and strengthens neural connections, develops the brain’s ability to retain information and improves language skills.

It is not too late. At three years old your child will still receive wonderful benefits because at this age the brain is in the midst of its’ massive growth stage. However, the younger the child, the more they will benefit. A one month old baby will benefit a lot more than an eight month old and an eight month old will benefit more than a 3 year old etc.

The Brain-Building Programme is designed for children between 1 month and 4 years.

The phonics method of teaching reading, while it does offer benefits, is not optimal for comprehension and information retention. Children have to focus on sounding out the words rather than retaining the information contained in the words.

The flashcard method however is great for information retention, even while speed reading, as the word is instantly recognised allowing the brain to focus on the information in the sentence instead of sounding out individual words.

Later on, in school, children will still learn the phonics method just with an advantage if they have already been through a programme like Brain-Building.

Ready to start your Brain-Building Programme?

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