Pyramid of Learning

Book excerpt: The Pyramid of Learning describes the hierarchy of the growth and development from infancy to age 12. It explains the physiological (body) and neuropsychological (brain) connection as it relates to learning. The child who has not achieved the developmental physiological milestones on the Pyramid of Learning is the child who needs to go back and do so. This child will lag behind regardless of the effort put forth to succeed. This work is best done early with ages, 5 to 7, to avoid the frustration and difficulties a child with developmental lags will inevitably endure in school. However, all ages can and will benefit from developmental motor work once any weak blocks have been identified and a meaningful motor skill program is developed to strengthen and integrate those blocks.