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Brain-Friendly
Learning

High Five, Handshake, Hug

Presented by: Cheryl Dick

Common Household Items


1. Refrigerator
2. Toaster
3. Can Opener
4. Lamp
5. Frying Pan
6. Spatula
7. Laundry Soap
8. Toilet Paper
9. Vacuum
10. Radio

11. Television
12. Bed
13. Couch
14. Diamonds
15. Maid
16. Washing Machine
17. Dishwasher
18. Pencil
19. Microwave
20. Chocolate

Add Another List


1. Sun
2. I See
3. Triangle
4. Stove
5. Starfish
6. Sticks
7. 7-UP
8. Snowman
9. Line
10. Hen

11. Fence
12. Eggs
13. Black Cat
14. Love
15. 15 Minutes of Fame
16. Drive
17. Magazine
18. Vote
19. Remote
20. 20/20 Vision

Vocabulary in MOTION

Increase Memory
Increase Achievement!
Jen sen . E. (2007)

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ROYGBIV

Transpiration

Repetition
Oxygen

Yearning for Meaning


Glucose

Bias the Attention

Intensity of Emotions
Variety of Word Tools

Source:
Eric Jensen

Jen sen , E.

Movement
Movement involves more of a
students brain than does
seatwork since movement
accesses multiple memory
systems. (Jensen, 2001)

Having students stand up, walk,

jump, and clap as they review,


understand, or master material will
strengthen their procedural
memories. (Sprenger, 1999)

Bullying High/Low

Reflection Time
Do students come to you afraid to
make mistakes?

How do you know?


How do you change this?

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Role Play Expectations

Priming (2-4 weeks)

Peripherals

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Classroom:
Cami White
Nixa, MO

Brain Breaks
Provide regular brief breaks to wake up the
brain and nervous system.

Go Noodle!

Music

Music activates and

synchronizes neural
networks which increase
the brains ability to
reason spatially, think
creatively, and perform in
generalized mathematics.

(Jensen, 2001)

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When children are talking,

predictable music without


words is best.
Typically use music no more
than 5 to 20% of your
class period.
Use a variety of music
types.

How many plants do you have in


your classroom?

PLANTS
A single plant can increase productivity in 100
square feet of space.

Best plants:

Palms
Dracaena
Rubber Plants
English Ivy
Ficus
Boston Ferns
Spider Plants

Je n se n , E. (2003)

TEMPERATURE

ACOUSTICS
Make appropriate use of soothing white noise or
music at suitable times to mask disturbing noise.

Schedule tasks that require the most intense


mental concentration when environmental noise
levels are the lowest.
Je n se n , E. (2003)

When relaxation is required, keep


temperature in the upper range of the
comfort zone (70-72 degrees).

When alertness is desired, keep


temperature in the lower range of the
comfort zone (68-70 degrees).

Extremely warm temperatures can increase


anxiety or aggressiveness in people with
panic disorder or AD/HD.
Je n se n , E. (2003)

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LIGHTING

Maintain a constant, adequate level of


bright lighting (at least 2,000 lux).

Indirect but bright natural lighting is best.

AROMAS
Research suggests that peppermint, basil, lemon,

cinnamon, and rosemary enhance mental alertness


while lavender, chamomile, orange, and rose calm
nerves and encourage relaxation.

Be sensitive to others complaints about

bothersome smells. Unpleasant odors are known to


inhibit learning.

Deviate from the norm and take students


outside for occasional learning sessions.
Je n se n , E. (2003)

Je n se n , E. (2003)

AIR QUALITY

HYDRATION

Many lethargic or under-performin g


learners may simply be highly susceptible to
the ionization changes in the air.

Students who are bored, listless, drowsy, and

When it comes to air, the more negatively


charged it is, the better.

Overhydration (drinking water when not thirsty)

Highly negatively charged air can be found


in environments where there is a lot of
plants, rushing water, wind over water, or
humid areas.

lacking concentration may, in fact, be dehydrated.

decreases the concentration of blood components


that have been shown to influence mental activity.

Je n se n , E. (2003)

Je n se n , E. (2003)

References and Research-Based Citations

A llen, R. (2 010). Hig h-Impact Teachin g Strategies for the XYZ Era of Education. B oston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

A llen, R. (2 008). Green Lig ht Classroom s: Teaching Techniques that A ccelerate Learnin g. Corw in Press.

A llington, R. (2 006). What Reall y Matters for Struggli ng Readers: Desig nin g Research-Based Programs . Second Edition. Boston, MA:
P earson Education, Inc.

A rens, A ., Loman, K., Cunningham, P., Hall, D. (2005). The Teachers Guide to Big Blo cks. Greensboro, NC: Carson-Dell osa Publishin g.

Cunningham , P., Hall, D., Cunnin gham, J. (2000). Guid ed Readin g the Four-B lo cksWay. Greensboro, NC: Carson-DellosaP ublis hing

Fisher, D., Frey, N. (20). 07 Checkin g for Understanding: Form ative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom. Alexandria, VA:
A ssociation for Supervis io n and Curriculum Developm ent.

Kagan, S., Kagan, M. (2009). Kagan Cooperative Learning. San Clemente, CA : Kagan P ublis hing.

Hollas, B . (2005). Differentiatin g Instruction in a Whole-Group Setting. Peterborough, NH: Crystal Springs B ooks.

Jensen, E. (2006). Enric hin g the Brain: How to Maxim iz e Every Learners Potentia l. San Francis co, CA: John Wiley &Sons.

Jensen, E. (2003). Tools for Engagement: Managing Em otional States for Learner Success . San Die go, CA: The B rain Store.

Jensen, E. (1997). Brain Com patible Strategie s. San Diego, CA: The Brain Store.

Marzano, R.J. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Fram ew ork for Effective Instruction . A lexandria, VA :
A ssociation for Supervis io n and Curriculum Developm ent.

Marzano, R. (2006). Cla ssroom and Assessment and Grading that Work. ASCD. Alexandria, VA

Marzano, R.J. (2001 ). Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-B ased Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement. ASCD.

Tom linson, C. (1999). The Differentiated Classroom, Responding to the Needs of A l Learners . Danvers, MA : A ssociation for Supervision
and Curriculum Develo pment.

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