Delve into the world of neurobiology and attachment, exploring the profound impact reading aloud has on relational synchronicity.  Reading aloud activates the whole brain and grows our collective cognitive and emotional empathy.

This episode closes our series on reading aloud.  The other episodes in the series are:

Episode 7, "If You Do Nothing Else, Read Aloud," and Episode 8, "Read Aloud with Neurodivergence."

In this episode you will learn:

The Concept of Reading Aloud and Attachment

Relational Safety is a Basic Need

Development and Anatomy of the Brain

Where Language is Processed in the Brain: Analytic and Gestalt Processors.

Brain Functions and Attachment

Left Brain:

• Linear, Logic, Language

Right Brain:

• Relational, Big Picture, Emotion

Reading Aloud as a Whole Brain Activity

Story

Karema Akilah, a fellow homeschooling mom and self-directed education thought leader, shares a favorite memory and read aloud with us that includes a challenge to living life without school.

Mindset Moment

Resources and Support

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Citations:

1. Article - Understanding Unconscious Bias

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Kelly