Many educators are already knowledgeable about and skilled in best practices. And much of what is happening in developmentally appropriate programs exemplifies "brain compatible" practices. Being educated in the connections between best practices and brain compatibility is an important part of the knowledge base of early childhood educators. Just as the profession has learned of the remarkable impact of the social and cognitive sciences, educators can now recognize the important educational implications of the neurosciences. When they connect these with what they already know about developmentally appropriate practices their effectiveness increases.