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 | Brain GymŽ is used in schools as a readiness program that supports the learner in becoming neurologically prepared to benefit from his learning environment. Brain Gym is a simple process that has extraordinary results in the classroom. Teachers around the world use Brain Gym processes and movements to help their students make immediate, positive changes in learning and behavior. How is Brain Gym used in schools? In a school setting the Brain Gym movements are easily incorporated into classroom activities. Various Brain Gym movements help us set the stage for excellence in reading, math, spelling, or composition. Simple Brain Gym "balances" for the entire class can be lead by the classroom teacher, and individual student balance sessions are often lead by the teacher or a special resource teacher. Brain Gym requires no special equipment or materials. What results can we expect? The use of Brain Gym results in greater ease and effectiveness in any area of academic endeavor, including reading comprehension, oral reading fluency, spelling, creative writing, math computation and problem solving, memory, accuracy, focus, and attention. Test scores often rise after using Brain Gym. Students develop much greater physical coordination, agility and confidence in their own physical performance. But some of the most remarkable results come in the area of improved behavior and self-esteem. Brain Gym movements and balances create immediate and positive changes in children such as those labeled ADD/ADHD. Who uses Brain Gym? Thousands of teachers and practitioners the world over are using Brain Gym to great advantage. It is widely used in Europe and South Africa. Germany has an extensive Brain Gym program in its public schools. Brain Gym is being used to repair developmental damage done to orphans in war-torn Romania, enhance mental alertness in seniors in Hawaii, more effectively educate developmentally delayed children and adults, and help individuals of all types to make changes in areas where they feel "stuck" or "frustrated." What do educators say about Brain Gym? "We just do a bit of Brain Gym and so many students read and write more easily. Amazing." "These are perfect activities for transition times. The kids just settle down, and become ready to learn." "The concepts behind the Brain Gym program have helped me understand my students so much more clearly--it's like I have new eyes when I look at them, and that helps me meet their needs more effectively." "My students have learned to notice when they're working less efficiently, and what movements help them regain their focus. Because they can notice on their own and give themselves what they need, they're so much more empowered as learners. It's very exciting to see this in action." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Š Copyright Kathy Brown 2010. All rights reserved. Brain Gym is a registered trademark of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation/Brain Gym International. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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