The heartfelt stories invite us to examine our own fear and frustration, which we experience as we assume the role of responsible parent or educator. In the book Cecilia also identifies the key elements for determining the developmental priorities of each child as well as how to create a safe environment for the whole group. She shares with us the adaptations of the Brain Gym method that she used successfully to meet the needs and draw out the gifts of 11 children who had varied challenges from deafness to mental retardation. This remarkable and thought provoking book provides a journal of Gail Freeman's 2 year experience as teacher with children labeled as severely disabled. Using Brain Gym with Children who have Special Needs Chapters on: Neural Networks, Sensory Experience, The Role of Emotion, Movement, Brain Gym, Water, Oxygen & Nutrition, Stress, Labelling, Drugs, Hyperactivity, Learning Disorders. Her remarkable insights will be of great and immediate value to learners of all ages, from the gifted to the so called learning disabled. Neurophysiologist and Brain Gym educator, Carla Hannaford, tells us why we must move - and shows us how to move to fully activate our learning potential. ![]() Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head The body's role in thinking and learning is presented for the first time in a popular readable format, supported by scientific research. Eleven Brain Gym movements are included with playful descriptions of how to do each movement, a more in-depth note on "when & why' and clear illustrations of those activities. It offers a wonderful introduction to Brain Gym, providing brief and simplified explanations of left/right brain activation and learning, along with a short description of the Brain Gym program. EXCELLENT.įun To Do Activities For Success At SchoolĬontains the key Brain Gym exercises presented in a very readable and cheerful manner for both kids and adults. The information on each exercise comes under the headings: About The Movement, Teaching Tips, Variations, Activates The Brain For, Academic Skills, Behavioural/Postural Correlates, Related Movements, History Of The Movement. ![]() To improve reading comprehension you would do "The Calf Pump", the "Footflex" and "The Grounder".Īuthors Paul and Gail Dennison USA this edtion Pub 2010 Pb 135 pagesīRAIN GYM-TEACHER'S EDITION by Paul & Gail Dennison $20.00Ĭontains more detailed explanations of each of the exercises in the 'Brain Gym' book (adjacent), for schoolteachers, parents and EK instructors. There is also a section at the back of the book which tells you which Brain Gym to do for which academic skills e.g. It covers in detail all 26 Brain Gym movements including instructions on how to complete each movement, what it activates the brain for, targeted academic skills, how to vary the movement to keep it fresh and exciting, teaching tips to help students perform each task properly and how the movement relates to the behaviour and the posture of the student. The essential book for all parents and teachers. The new edition of the Brain Gym Teacher's Edition is now available.
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