Brain Gym: Teacher's Edition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.83 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0942143027 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 135 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
this is an excellent book - very descriptive in the "hows" and "whys" Amazon Customer this is an excellent book - very descriptive in the "hows" and "whys" of the activities, the research, etc. i am using the exercises with all of my music students now, at the beginning of each lesson.. Five Stars Jere Udell Great. Very important book for educators This book is an excellent introduction and manual for Brain Gym. It not only explains in detail how to do the simple excercises, but gives many scientific explanations for how and why they work.For those who don't know, Brain Gym is a method whereby brain functions are accessed by performing simple physical movements, and it has been found to profoundly improve ADD/ADHD/Dyslexic conditions as well as other learning disabilities. It is a series of exercises (drawn from all areas of movement -- from the calisthenics we did in phys-ed class to the eye exercises of behavioral optometrists, to acu-pr
Dennison is an internationally known educator, a pioneer in the field of movement-based learning, and an authority on the acquisition of cognitive and academic skills. . Paul E. Gail E. Dennison is the originator of Brain Gym International's Visioncircles, Double Doodle Play, and Movement Dynamics courses.
The 26 activities, each taking just a minute or so to do, help learners to develop skills of stability, locomotion, and sensorimotor coordination, as well as providing effective tools for self-calming and self-management. Those who need only drawings of the 26 and simple descriptions of how to do them can refer to the small orange book Brain Gym: Simple Activities for Whole-Brain Learning, written in a simple story form that children can understand.The book references recent research in the field of neuroplasticity as it shows how learners can master the physical skills required for development of academic abilities. This is a stand-alone book for parents, teachers and learners who want in-depth descriptions and variations for the 26 Brain Gym activities. This is the revised and enlarged third edition (2010). This expanded 2010 version of the book offers new information on the physical skills involved in the learning process, ways to use the 26 activities to teach specific academics such
I appreciate the additional clarity and support in this NEW edition! --Victoria Kindle Hodson, coauthor of Discover Your Child s Learning Style: The Key to Every Child s Learning Success.A typical classroom experience lacks the quantity of movement required for healthy physiological development. It is time for learning to again become the cornerstone of our lives, opening us to greater awareness, connection, and joy in all we do, and this book shows the way. --Katy Bowman, bio mechanical scientist, director of the Restorative Exercise Institute, and creator of the Aligned and Well program. The Brain Gym Teacher's Edition is a must-have for any classroom or business library. The Brain Gym program demonstrates an intrinsic under-standing that a well-developed human machine will excel at all of its tasks, including learning. It