Course Description

One of the most significant years at school will be your child's year in kindergarten.

Will your child have the skills and strategies to cope--and thrive?

You're probably afraid your child won't get the education and opportunities to reach his or her potential, right?

That you won't have done everything you could do to prepare your child for kindergarten, right?

It's time to replace that fear with understanding, so that you can give your child the best start possible and prepare them for school.

This course gives parents, grandparents, caregivers, early childhood educators, and teachers of young children (pre-kindergarten) what you need so you can boost your child's brain power and give them the very best start in life.

90% of the brain develops by age 5, but where are the instructions for brain development?

What are some ways we can support children's early learning?

The best opportunity is NOW, before kids go off to school, during the brain's most sensitive window for development.

One of the most important is built in, because the brain’s favorite way to learn is thru PLAY.

  • Are you concerned that your child may not be ready for kindergarten?
  • Do you have anxiety about whether your child is going to be prepared to enter the school system?
  • Are you trying to find new ideas to stimulate your child's early learning?
  • Do you want your child to have the best start possible during their early years?


Building Your Child's Brain Power will

  • Provide you with ideas for activities you can do with your child to stimulate his or her learning.
  • Provide examples of everyday learning that can happen at home.
  • Harness your child's brain power by implementing easy ways of enriching your child's environment.
  • Help you assess whether your child is ready for kindergarten with the time comes.
  • Give you a checklist the milestones that your child will reach along the way.
  • Shine the light on how your child's brain works, and what you can do to enrich their learning.


There is no need to prepare lesson plans or turn your house into a school boot camp...

'cuz kids' favorite way to learn is PLAY!


Mrs. A. knows that your time is precious, so each lesson includes a 3-5 minute video full of practical tips and suggestions for maximizing early learning. Instead of adding to the to-do list, you will find out how to use PLAY within daily family activities. This series of videos is designed to help you, as a parent or caregiver, take advantage of what you already know and do. There are cheat sheets to download and print off to use a references in order boost your child’s ordinary experiences and create extraordinary learning experiences.


Building Your Child's Brain Power also explores higher level thinking skills, the power of imagination, hands-on activities, managing risk, brain games, and more.




***Disclaimer: The information contained in this course is for educational purposes only. The suggestions contained herein do not constitute advice. Any actions taken on your part are your responsibility and the author does not assume any liabilities. Registering for this course implies your acceptance. ***

P.S. If you can't give this course a passing grade after 30 days of play and learning, you can get a refund AND give me a detention.

I'll stay after school and work on making it better.

~ Mrs. A

Your Teacher

Mrs. A (Barbara Allisen)

Barbara Allisen, also known as Mrs. A, is a kindergarten teacher, parent, international speaker, best-selling author, and radio host of Learn and Play with Mrs. A. She has written an award winning guide for parents “1 2 3 Kindergarten, Everything Your Child Needs To Learn Before Kindergarten” and several children’s books and stories. Her mission is to support families during children’s crucial early learning years.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Building Your Child's Brain Power Course #1: Introduction

    • Getting Started...

    • Building Brain Power #1-Guide and Syllabus Pages

    • Introduction to Brain Power and Who is Mrs. A?

    • Brain Power Intro Cheat Sheet
  • 2

    Lesson 1: Brain Millionaire

    • Brain Millionaire

    • Brain Millionaire - Video 1 of 2

    • Brain Millionaire - Video 2 of 2

    • Brain Millionaire - Cheat Sheet
  • 3

    Lesson 2: Smart Advantage

    • Smart Advantage

    • Smart Advantage - Video 1 of 2

    • Smart Advantage - Video 2 of 2

    • Smart Advantage - Cheat Sheet
  • 4

    Lesson 3: Brain On The Go

    • Brain On The Go

    • Brain On The Go - Video 1 of 2

    • Brain On The Go - Video 2 of 2

    • Brain On The Go - Cheat Sheet
  • 5

    Lesson 4: Brain For All Seasons

    • Brain For All Seasons

    • Brain For All Seasons - Video 1 of 2

    • Brain For All Seasons -Video 2 of 2

    • Brain For All Seasons - Cheat Sheet
  • 6

    Lesson 5: Brain on Play

    • Brain on Play

    • Brain on Play - Video 1 of 2

    • Brain on Play - Video 2 of 2

    • Brain on Play Cheat Sheet
  • 7

    Lesson 6: Brain Tricks

    • Brain Tricks

    • Brain Tricks - Cheat Sheet
  • 8

    Lesson 7: Brain Heaven

    • Brain Hevean

    • Brain Heaven - Cheat Sheet
  • 9

    Lesson 8: Brain That's Great

    • Brain That's Great

    • Brain That's Great - Cheat Sheet
  • 10

    Lesson 9: Brains Pretty Fine

    • Brains Pretty Fine

    • Brains Pretty Fine - Cheat Sheet
  • 11

    Lesson 10: This Brain is a Ten

    • This Brain is a Ten

    • Brain is a Ten - Cheat Sheet
  • 12

    Review and Course #1Bonus

    • Review of Building Your Child's Brain Power #1

    • Building Your Child's Brain Power #1-Review Cheat Sheet

    • Bonus: Recipe for a Magical Childhood
  • 13

    Building Your Child's Brain Power Course #2

    • Getting Started ... just like before

    • Building Brain Power #2 Guide and Syllabus Pages

    • Bonus: 10 Best Toys
  • 14

    Lesson 11: Brain and Hands - What a Team

    • Brains and Hands - What a Team!

    • Brain Hands Team Cheat Sheet
  • 15

    Lesson 12: Brains Dig In

    • Brains Dig In

    • Brains Dig In Cheat Sheet
  • 16

    Lesson 13: Brains and Risk

    • Brains and Risk

    • Brains and Risk Cheat Sheet

    • Brains and Risk Cheat Sheet
  • 17

    Lesson #14: Brains of a Sort

    • Brains of a Sort

    • Brains of a Sort Cheat Sheet
  • 18

    Lesson #15: Brain Games

    • Brain Games

    • Brain Games Cheat Sheet
  • 19

    Lesson #16: Brain 4 by 4

    • Brain 4 by 4

    • Brain 4 by 4 Cheat Sheet
  • 20

    Lesson #17: Brains - Power Up with Imagination

    • Brains Power Up with Imagination

    • Brains Power Up with Imagination Cheat Sheet
  • 21

    Lesson #18: Brain Multiple Choice

    • Brain Multiple Choice

    • Brain Multiple Choice Cheat Sheet

    • Brain Multiple Choice Cheat Sheet
  • 22

    Lesson #19: Brain 1 on 1

    • Brain 1 on 1

    • Brain 1 on 1 Cheat Sheet
  • 23

    Lesson #20: Brain Candy: Letters

    • Brain Candy: Letters

    • Brain Candy: Letters Cheat Sheet
  • 24

    Lesson #21: Brain Candy: Numbers

    • Brain Candy: Numbers

    • Brain Candy: Numbers Cheat Sheet
  • 25

    Lesson #22: Brain Candy: Tools

    • Brain Candy: Tools

    • Brain Candy: Tools Cheat Sheet
  • 26

    Lesson #23: Brain Notes

    • Brain Notes

    • Brain Notes: Cheat Sheet
  • 27

    Building Your Child's Brain Power #2 Conclusion

    • Review of Building Your Child's Brain Power Course #2

    • Building Brain Power Course #2 Conclusion

    • Building Your Child's Brain Power #2 Review Cheat Sheet
  • 28

    Your Child + 1 Day = Smarter 4 Life

    • Is helping your child be smart IMPORTANT to you?

  • 29

    Chapter 1: Let The Day Begin

    • Ch 1 Let The Day Begin
  • 30

    Chapter 2: Around the House

    • Chapter 2: Around the House
  • 31

    Chapter 3: Out and About

    • Chapter 3: Out and About
  • 32

    Chapter 4: Play Time

    • Chapter 4: Play Time
  • 33

    Chapter 5: Day is Done

    • Ch 5 Day is Done
  • 34

    Conc: Seize the Day

    • Con

    • Conc: Seize the Day
  • 35

    Brain Power/Smarter 4 Life: Final Thoughts

    • Wrap-up

    • Final UNquiz

  • 36

    BONUS: Audio Downloads

    • The Importance of Reading to Children

    • Young Children and Healthy Sexual Development

    • Music: Enriching Your Child's Early Development

    • Toys for Children's Fun and Learning

    • Preschool Children and Physical Activity Time

    • Talking Time for Tots

    • Math is Not Magic: MathFun? or MathPhobia?

    • Children and Art

    • Kids are Born Scientists

    • Hands-on Activities for Kids