1. What is myelin and how does the increase in myelination of neurons affect thining in early childhood?

2. Social Learning theorist Lev Vygotsky described young children asapprentices in thinking.Describe a specific example of learning that would illustrate guided participation and scaffolding in early childhood. Explain the process of guided participation and scaffolding with your example.

3. Play is the most productive and enjoyable activity that children undertake. Identify two specific developmental benefits of play in early childhood.