Our brains are wired to perceive patterns and structure in the world around us. Young children especially need structure to feel secure and be ready to learn. Yet our brains also are continually seeking something new. Too much of the same things can cause our brains to get bored—and too many new things can cause confusion and chaos. Discover how to give young children the structure they need to set up a strong foundation for learning and how to add new activities and ideas in ways that nurture a child's hunger for learning. 21 minutes. Closed-Captioned.