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Brain Warm-Ups for Learning

Brain Warm-Ups for Learning. AASSA Conference March 15 - 17 By: Ana Maria Cruz Marcella Bahniuk Academia Cotopaxi International School. Underfocused Can’t sustain attention Quits before finished Frustrated Confused, easily distracted. Overfocused Trying hard Stressed Can’t stop

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Brain Warm-Ups for Learning

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  1. Brain Warm-Ups for Learning AASSA Conference March 15 - 17 By: Ana Maria Cruz Marcella Bahniuk Academia Cotopaxi International School

  2. Underfocused • Can’t sustain attention • Quits before finished • Frustrated • Confused, easily distracted • Overfocused • Trying hard • Stressed • Can’t stop • Worried Picture: http://amazingwallpapers.net/brain_hemispheres_hd-wallpapers.html

  3. Using Your Whole Brain • The Brain has 3 major areas. • Brain hemispheres have different functions. • When we access both hemispheres we are able to function more efficiently. • For example: creativity, language. References: Course Handouts The Physiological Basis of Learning. Carla Hannaford Ph.D. 2010 Smart Moves. Carla Hannaford Ph.D. 2008 Brain Hemispheres picture: http://www.squidoo.com/braintest Triune brain picture: http://www.americancombat.com/chapter1.html

  4. Purpose and Objectives In this workshop we will: Share activities Share exercises Share ideas Our objectives Become more aware of the learning process. Realize that a simple short warm-up activity can help students learn. Give you some more tricks for your teaching bag.

  5. How can teachers benefit from brain warm-ups? • Increased attention from students. • Students are focused on their work. • Gain time when teaching new concepts. • Processing of information using both hemispheres for optimal brain use therefore optimal learning.

  6. Benefits for Students: • Students become aware of their own needs. • Students become aware of personal learning strategies. • When self awareness is present accepting of differences is created. • Students feel ready and focused for learning.

  7. Activities and Exercises * These activities are part of Brain Gym®. Brain Gym® is a movement based program that believes that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Brain Gym® is a registered trademark of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, P.O. Box 3396 Ventura, CA 93006. Created by Pau and Gail Dennison.

  8. WATER • Water is the electric conductor in the brain. • Activates the brain for: • Efficient electrical and chemical action between the brain and the nervous system. • Efficient storage and retrieval of information. • The electrical transmissions within the nervous system is what makes us sensing, learning, thinking and acting organisms. References: Brain Gym Teacher’s Edition Revised. Paul and Gail Dennison Smart Moves. Carla Hannaford PhD. 2008

  9. Activities and Exercises * These activities are part of Brain Gym®. Brain Gym® is a movement based program that believes that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Brain Gym® is a registered trademark of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, P.O. Box 3396 Ventura, CA 93006. Created by Pau and Gail Dennison.

  10. Lazy Eights • Facilitates hand/eye coordination • Relaxes the muscles of the hands, arms and shoulders • Facilitates visual tracking while crossing over the midline References: Brain Gym Teacher’s Edition Revised. Paul and Gail Dennison Brain Gym 101. Paul and Gail Dennison Smart Moves. Carla Hannaford

  11. Activities and Exercises * These activities are part of Brain Gym®. Brain Gym® is a movement based program that believes that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Brain Gym® is a registered trademark of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, P.O. Box 3396 Ventura, CA 93006. Created by Pau and Gail Dennison.

  12. Cross Crawl • Activates both hemispheres in a balanced way. • Works both sides of the body evenly. • Good for a two minute break. References: Brain Gym Teacher’s Edition Revised. Paul and Gail Dennison Smart Moves. Carla Hannaford Picture: www.dancingintheaisles.com

  13. Activities and Exercises * These activities are part of Brain Gym®. Brain Gym® is a movement based program that believes that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Brain Gym® is a registered trademark of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, P.O. Box 3396 Ventura, CA 93006. Created by Pau and Gail Dennison.

  14. COGNITIVE STIMULATION • Memory, Attention, Visual and Auditory processing, Processing Speed, Reasoning • Brain skills can facilitate learning. • Activity: Metronome Course handouts from BrainSkills(Program developed by Dr. Ken Gibson). FundacionEducando al Ecuador. Instructor: Norma Endara The Out of Sync Child has Fun. Carol Stock Kranowitz

  15. Activities and Exercises * These activities are part of Brain Gym®. Brain Gym® is a movement based program that believes that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Brain Gym® is a registered trademark of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, P.O. Box 3396 Ventura, CA 93006. Created by Pau and Gail Dennison.

  16. Reminders • Do warm up activities at least three times a week – strengthens the neural pathways. • Water – more water means more trips to bathroom. • Helpful even if you do these activities 5 minutes a day.

  17. For more information: http://funedec.org/ www.braingym.com www.braingym.org www.learningrx.com www.brainskills.com www.interactivemetronome.com

  18. Contact Information Ana Maria Cruz: acruz@cotopaxi.k12.ec Marcella Bahniuk: mbahniiuk@gmail.com

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