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The brain has a big job to do in the classroom. Taking in information, learning, remembering - the brain is working overtime to achieve tons each day. Brains are intricately connected to learning through both biological and chemical processes. What if we, as teachers, could plan activities tailored to how the brain functions and work with those natural brain functions?

Well, good news: It's not only entirely possible, but there's also a very decent chance that you're already using these types of activities in your own classroom. Let's explore a few examples and see how they're linked to brain functions so that you can maximize the benefits for your students.

8 brain-based learning strategies to motivate your students

Photo: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels

1. A splash of color

The human brain responds positively to visual stimulation. Art, images, and color help to engage the brain and solidify learning. An example of an art-based learning activity is having your younger students, who may be learning about genres of music, create art based on how certain pieces of music make them feel. Invite students to associate a color with sounds and feelings, effectively engaging the brain. An alternative example is using brightly colored diagrams in your high school classroom for a unit on anatomy and physiology. Incorporate visually stimulating materials to help those brains make lasting connections!

2. Timing is everything

Brains operate on cycles, known as ultradian rhythms. These cycles allow for set intervals of prime passive learning time - of about fifteen minutes in length, to be exact. Instead of carrying on for 45 minutes, a span of time during which students are likely to forget the things they learn, you should aim for shorter bursts of 15 minutes or less of learning. For example, if you have video material to share with your students, limit it to roughly five-to-10-minute clips and then pause to discuss what was just shown. Or, better yet, you can host a two-minute group or partner chats between video sections.

Active learning is a good partner for the brain. Your students' minds will be as actively engaged as they themselves are physically engaged during an active learning session. There are tons of examples of active learning, but an especially great one is role-playing. Have your students assume different roles when they're learning about peer pressure or conflict (or really anytime at all!) to really cement the learning that is taking place, while positively engaging the brain.

4. Relaxing with music

Music and relaxation could really operate as separate points when considering brain function in learning, but we'll blend them together here. A relaxed mind can better focus on the concepts being taught and take in information more effectively. Consider playing calm music quietly in the background during activities. For example, try classical music during silent reading time or during a quiz. You can also incorporate music into transition times as a way to move students from one activity to another, using music as a signal (and saving your voice at the same time!). Give it a shot: Create a Zen classroom - and Zen students - with music!

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5. Subtle learning

The brain responds well to subtle, almost unnoticeable learning. Take your students for a walk around town or even just the school grounds or playground, and chat about the nature you encounter (types of trees, birds and insects, the kinds of clouds in the sky), or talk about the types of businesses you see and the way a town or city is set up. Students will be getting fresh air and exercise while subtly learning about their surroundings and tying that info to the topics you're studying in class: weather, environmental issues, city planning, parts of a community, etc.

6. And I repeat ...

Repetition can work for the brain when trying to memorize something. I bet you can recite all the Baby Shark lyrics, possibly even with the actions, too, even if you never intended to learn the song. But, if you hear anything enough times, it should stick! (Is your brain playing Baby Shark against your will now, on repeat? Sorry!) Make repetition a little more fun by using a familiar tune to help students remember facts, or use a singsong poem for learning to count by 5s, 10s, and so on.

7. The social brain

Brains thrive on social connections and experiences tied to emotions. Fire up the social-emotional parts of the brain by using activities that are perfect for fostering this side of learning. Have students work in small groups to perform a task, giving each person a specific role in the process. Or, have them draw roles from a hat or with popsicle sticks. Use whole-class chats at the start of the day to check in on each other and see what's new. Help with the emotional part of the brain by teaching students how to find peace and interact positively with their peers. For example, you could have a quiet spot in your class for students who need a brain break or to teach students about conflict resolution. These initiatives will appeal to the social side of the brain and will have your students feeling happy and peaceful in their classroom environment.

8. A novel idea

Novelty is fantastic for the brain. To tap into this type of brain-based learning, break away from the norm once in a while and bust out a unique learning opportunity. Maybe have students perform five-minute skits of their favorite part of the book you've all been reading, or play a Classcraft game, or have a math facts showdown. Have fun! You could even dedicate a Friday afternoon to a mystery lesson, where you teach students about something completely different. Look up fingerspelling in ASL and learn along with your students. Have students sing a classic song together, altering the tune or octaves to make it their own or replacing lyrics to make it specific to their own hometown, school, or generation.

Students need to experience learning through fun and variety!

Engaging the brain in new ways through brain-based learning strategies will allow students to experience learning in exciting ways - possibly even revealing their best learning styles. Now that's using your head!
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Our brains are working overtime every day. Use these brain-based learning strategies to engage student's brains and experience learning in exciting ways.

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It can be difﬁcult settling into the breath as a beginner. Try to have no expectations, and view the exercises as an experiment.

The breathing practice is just about cultivating awareness. So whether your mind wanders one time or a thousand times, each time you become aware of your mind wandering, you are wiring your brain to pay attention to the moment. That is an important part of the practice. You might even say that the more your mind wanders, the more practice you get of waking up and choosing to bring attention back to the breath.

The point of mindful breathing is to calm and focus the mind while bringing awareness to the body. With practice, a child can learn to calm down during a moment of anxiety or stress and refocus the attention. Over time, child who uses mindful breathing on a regular basis will be calmer, more relaxed, more focused, and ready to learn.
Beginning Cues:

1. I stop (palms up like a stop sign)

2. And feel my breathing (hands on belly)

3. Peaceful and calm I'm ready to...(eat, play, nap, etc.)

4. Practice 3 times a day!

Advanced Cues:

1. Be aware of the breath coming in and going out for a count of 3. 1 - breathe in and out, 2 - breathe in and out, 3 - breathe in and out.

2. When the mind wanders, just notice the thought, and gently start over counting breaths.

3. As you practice this, you may see some important changes taking place, like taking more breaths and counting to a higher number.

Most of us breathe only to our upper chest, which restricts how much oxygen is getting to the rest of our body. Practice bringing the breath to the belly, ﬁlling it so that it is round like a balloon.

1. Breathe in through the nose slowly until your tummy feels full.

2. Release your breath through the mouth slowly until your belly feels empty.

3. Repeat ten times.

4. When you lose your focus, start counting over again.

5. Keep trying to get to 10!

Show kids the Belly Breathing with Elmo video below. Let them move with it and have the brain puppets join in. After the video, talk about how they could tell Elmo was angry. Have Guard Dog puppet conﬁrm and demonstrate calm and angry.

1. In this exercise the exhale is longer than the inhale. It helps your body turn on the "relaxation response" to help you feel calmer. You may want to close your eyes, or look down.

2. Now count: 1 in and out, 2 in and out, 3 in and out. Repeat 2 more times.

3. Have Guard Dog puppet breath with you.

This exercise is based loosely on a horse's gait and wild breath, but it's also about feeling free and strong, like a wild horse. Guaranteed to get blood and oxygen flowing to all parts of the body.

1. Start by having the kids "prance" in place.

2. Lift knees high, move the head up and down like a proud horse, and breathe in and out deep breaths.

3. While prancing, lift arms like a horse rearing back. Whinny if you want!

4. Pick up the prancing pace to a trot, lifting legs higher, swinging arms, and shaking head, panting short, fast breaths.

5. Ok. Time to gallop! Use your imagination!

6. Return to slow prance, slowing movements down: head back and forth, legs lower, arms swinging at sides, and slow the breathing.

7. Finish by having your "herd" move around each other saying "thank you for the wake-up call."

A favorite with kids, Elephant Shower Breath, involves both the breath and the body. It is especially effective at both calming the nervous system while energizing the body. Children love the motion and the shower sounds made during the exercise. Raising the arms over the body allows room in the torso for deeper breaths. All that oxygen is brain and body food, and also brings the stress hormone, cortisol, down!

1. Begin in standing position, feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Take three deep breaths (you lead).

2. Ask the children if they know how an elephant takes a shower. You may get some silly responses!

3. Demonstrate: Drop your arms clasping your hands together. Allow your head to drop and hang loose.

4. Take a deep breath, slurping if you want, like you are taking a drink of water.

5. Stand up quickly, allowing your arms to come up over, and behind your head (like a trunk) and release the air with a loud, long, s-w-i-s-h. Invite the class to do it with you.

6. Repeat as many times as you want.

7. Ask your students about their experience while practicing the Elephant Shower breath.

How did it feel to be upside down full of air?

Could you imagine your breath as water pouring over your back?

What other feeling did you have? Where?

How does your brain feel right now?

Time: 1 Minute

Materials: Just yourself!
Why it Works:
This exercise was offered by a local preschool teacher as a very quick reset when kids are spinning out of control. She quietly says "brain button!" and the kids stop what they are doing, place their index finger on each temple, massage the area, and take a deep breath. It disrupts the frenzy by engaging the breath, the body, and the senses. Kids immediately pull themselves under control. Brilliant!
What to Say:
Explain that we are going to set up a signal for when it looks like our brain is getting too full or too active. Have the kids place their fingers on each temple and rub a little bit. Explain that this is our brain button, and when they need to calm their brain they can just touch and rub this spot. Let them know that you will help them from time to time to practice the 'brain button' activity. That you will do this when you see that it might be helpful to them. Practice doing the activity together with the kids now.
Goal:
Children will learn a quick and easy strategy for helping them regulate their behavior and thoughts.
Summary:
Not all children will have the ability to respond positively to this activity on first try. With gentle reminders and practice most children can do this, and like it.
What to Say:

Breathing in, I calm my body.

Breathing out, I smile.

What to Say:

Take in a deep breath.

Let out a long, deep, slightly audible breath with a sigh.

It's wonderful to connect kids to their exhale to help them learn to slow themselves down, mentally and physically. The hiss provides a focal point.

Altogether, breathe in through the nose, a long deep inhale.

Breathe out through the mouth with a hissing sound, slow and long.

Extending the exhale will allow kids to slow down their inner speed.

Repeat this process, increasing or decreasing the sound of the hiss.

The "breathing stick" exercise is fun, interactive, allows the child to practice counting, and strengthens focusing ability. When a student is using the breathing stick, it helps her to focus on the present moment and pulls her away from any stimulus in her environment. You can either make the sticks ahead or, if time permits, have students make their own which requires focusing on its own!

Taking a pipe cleaner, knot one end to secure the beads.

String 6 beads onto it. They should fit loosely and slide easily.

Twist the other end to secure.

Move all the beads to one end of the pipe cleaner.

Invite students to breathe in as they slowly move one bead to the other end of the pipe cleaner, matching movement and breath.

On the exhale, move another bead. Repeat for the remaining beads.

Move the beads back, one by one, to the beginning. Repeat if desired.

Invite the students to place the breathing stick on their wrists as a reminder to breathe when they need to pay attention.

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It can be difﬁcult settling into the breath as a beginner. Try to have no expectations, and view the exercises as an experiment. The breathing practice is just about cultivating awareness. So whether your mind wanders one time or a thousand times, each time you become aware of your mind wandering, you are wiring your brain to pay attention to the moment.

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Most kids are probably familiar with the brain, but do they know it has many different parts? Your child will learn about the different parts and their functions with these parts of the brain worksheets.

The brain is like a computer for our whole body. It sends and receives information and does all sorts of things for us.

Different parts of our brain make our lungs breathe and hold memories. They also tell us when we feel pain, hunger, or sadness.

The brain is one of God's miraculous creations. These pritnables will teach your child all about the parts of the brain and what they do.

A colorful diagram of the brain labels the main parts. These parts are the brain stem, cerebellum, and the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.

A poster shows the parts of the brain in color code. Each part is labeled and a brief summary explains its function.

Your child can color and label different printables about the brain. You may wish to find a more detailed diagram for the advanced worksheet.

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