Yesterday we learnt about how we have about a billion neurons in our brain. We learnt about how when we learn, the neurons connect. If we are learning something for the first time, the connection will be weak but if we keep practising, then the connection will become stronger. If we have become an expert at something (e.g. walking or reading) then the connection is so strong that it usually can't be broken! We have to keep learning, practising and challenging ourselves to make sure our neuron connections are strong.
Here is a picture of some of us pretending to be neurons. The weak connection (cotton) shows the boy's understanding of the Make 10 maths strategy as he has just started learning this. The stronger connection (wool) shows his understanding of doubles which he knows well but needs to keep practising. The strongest connection (rope) is his knowledge about horses!
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