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Let’s review what we know about the brain: • requires a lot of glucose
EXERCISE!!!
• generates toxic waste• needs healthy, oxygen-rich blood
ARE YOU BRAIN SMART?
If the habit strengthens the brain, jog in place for 15 seconds.If the habit weakens the brain, squat for 5 seconds.
Drinking caffeine Riding a bike
Exercising at least twice a week
Never going outside to play and watching TV all the time
Getting a good night’s sleep
Skating
Never eating fruits/vegetablesRiding a scooter
Repeating things in your mind
Doing one thing at a time
Staying up late to cram for a test
Ignoring stress in your life
Meditating
Eating potato chips and Twinkies
Wondering
Ready, Set, Focus…Yoga movements
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/Oct04_yoga.htm
http://www.mrsgoldsclass.com/PDF/yoga3.pdf
Brain-Based Techniques Implemented in my Classroom Sample taken from http://www.atozteacherstuff.com
What does it look like in my
classroom?
Water and snack breaks
More bathroom breaks and movement
Hydrated, less stressed, more attentive
students!
Focused students!