What’s it like to live in an environment that is constantly moving and changing? For a child, this type of setting can make it hard to pay attention, which can interfere with the learning process. Help your child slow down the pace of life by connecting them with nature…go on a walk on the school …
Ratey shares 4 benefit to exercise that go beyond just improvement in brain functioning; they are: 1. IMPROVED ATTENTION- Better physical fitness equals better attention because kids slow down and make sure they get their next move right. 2. STRESS REDUCTION- Students learned that they could reduce stress by running laps and thus manage their brain through exercise. …
When the findings of brain research became more prevalent during the last 10 years, I was initially one of the skeptics. I had been taught in my training that people’s problems had more to do with the conditions they lived in daily rather than anything related to their physical well being. Now that proof is …
We’re going to start the new year reviewing a book by Dr. John Ratey who is a leading expert in the field of how exercise improves brain functioning. While we have always believed that the purpose of exercise is to make our bodies feel better, research now shows that exercise allows the brain to operate at …
To view the online version of these tips, go to www.coolkidchannel.com/e-tips/classroom 1. Group students strategically and change groups often. Place students who would not otherwise spend time with each other together. Give guidelines for the group work. Affirm students who make an extra effort to work well together. 2. Create a sense of belonging. Affirm …
Back from Florida after one week. Found out it wasn’t very warm in Florida, so I spent a lot of time reading. I found a book in the airport by Tim Keller entitled “The Prodigal God”; definitely would recommend it to you. Keller points out that both the elder brother and the younger brother were …
Yesterday was my 39th Birthday. I know, I know… “39 in the new 29” right? (Yea, let’s go with that.) And I found myself celebrating in the most unlikely of settings: a room full of brown and black belts. Now, before you mutter to your screen, “Why Drew, I didn’t know you were a master …
I will be in Florida when you read this. 4 months of living in our home while being remodeled and gray weather in Michigan finally pushed us over the brink. We did what all well adjusted people do under stress, we ran away. Anyway, I do hope and pray that as you reflect on 2011, …
So how was Christmas for you this year? I’m sure we all enjoyed the gift giving, the food and the family get-togethers. The candlelight service at church Christmas Eve was as inspiring as ever. But then as I turn on the news, I hear of the killing of Christians in Nigeria by Muslim extremists. A …
