EXERCISE | Rule #1: Exercise boosts brain power.
SURVIVAL | Rule #2: The human brain evolved, too.
WIRING | Rule #3: Every brain is wired differently.
ATTENTION | Rule #4: We don't pay attention to boring things.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY | Rule #5: Repeat to remember.
LONG-TERM MEMORY | Rule #6: Remember to repeat.
SLEEP | Rule #7: Sleep well, think well.
STRESS | Rule #8: Stressed brains don't learn the same way.
SENSORY INTEGRATION | Rule #9: Stimulate more of the senses.
VISION | Rule #10: Vision trumps all other senses.
GENDER | Rule #11: Male and female brains are different.
EXPLORATION | Rule #12: We are powerful and natural explorers.from http://www.brainrules.net/about-brain-rules
Here are some others (pulled from the "Brain Rules" list after the book's contents page) that are ECRR related. They will fit nicely on a programming handout:
Face Time, Not Screen Time (print motivation -- bonding)
Praise Effort, not IQ (print motivation -- positive experiences)
Guided Play, Every Day ECRR 2 Anyone? (narrative and vocabulary skills -- talk about what you are doing)
The Brain Craves Community (narrative, vocabulary, print motivation -- talking to and being around others)
Labeling Emotions Calms Big Feelings (narrative and vocabulary skills -- talking about issues and labeling things)
Hi Hayley,
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying reading your blog. I came to it through your lists on WorldCat.
I am trying to improve my programs at my library and hope I can use some of your resources that you have put in your blog.
I am glad you are enjoying and using what I share, Denise! If you'd like, we can share ideas/suggestions over email. You can send me a private message by going to http://hayleymcewing.businesscard2.com/
ReplyDeleteClick on "Contact" and "Send a Message" in the virtual card on the right. The card is also embedded at the very end of this blog. Thanks for the feedback!