What are things you already know?

Things you already know are secrets your brain has learned without you even noticing.

Imagine you're playing with building blocks. You don’t need someone to tell you that a red block is bigger than a blue one, you just know it because you’ve seen them side by side many times before. That’s like having things you already know in your brain, ready to help you when you’re playing or learning something new.

When you read a story and understand what's happening without someone explaining every word, that’s your brain using the things you already know. You already know how stories work, just like you know how to count because you’ve counted toys before.

Sometimes, when you’re learning something new, it helps to remember the things you already know. Like when you're learning to add numbers, if you already know how to count, that makes adding easier, just like knowing your way around a toy box helps you find the blocks you want.

So next time you figure out something without help, remember, that’s your brain using its own secrets!