After all, we don't think much about our brain and how it works. I know I didn't before this unit was introduced. But of course we should do it because it is the basis of our learning. Where and how we store information, how we make judgments, access information, and solve problems, to name a few. If we all looked at how complex and amazing the human brain is, we might stop and think about the way we teach; perhaps we have a better understanding that not all children work at the same level and that our environment can play an important role. “What we are gleaning from our efforts right now is the realization that the brain is infinitely more subtle than previously thought, and that anyone with what is ironically called a 'normal brain' has much greater abilities than previously believed” (Buzan, T, 2006, p. 22). Our basic brain structure is divided into three parts; mindbrain, forebrain and hindbrain. Everyone has their own part to play. What makes up our brain are 100 billion nerve cells called neurons, which “store and transmit messages to other cells” (Krause, K, Bochner, S, Duchesne, S, McMaugh, A, 2010, p. 14). The neurons then travel along the axon (long arm structure), when a cell is activated for information. It then travels to the synapse which sends information to the dendrites (which look like branches); receive messages. The axon is insulated by a fatty sheath called myelination. This improves the efficiency of the message transmitted (Krause et al., 2010, p. 14). As our brain develops, “neurons grow in size and complexity, which increases connections between the network of cells, resulting in greater development” (Krause et al., 2010, p. 15 Figur.... .. middle of paper .. ....b. Whether it's an employer, a family member or a friend, I enjoy it when I can make someone happy for something I've done it's wonderful! L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer S. (2008). Program and planning in early childhood settings (4th ed.: Nelsons Australia Pty Ltd. Krause, K, Bochner, S, Duchesne,).S, McMaugh, A. (2010). Educational Psychology (3rd ed.).Winnie, W. (June 2002). Retrieved from http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v3_issue1/sowm/. sowm2.htmWoolfolk, A. (1998)..