This page will feature a growing collection of brain training resources for teachers and parents….and did I mention all the resources featured on this page will be FREE?!
For Children:
The Big Ideas of Growth Mindset, Gratitude, Perseverance, Empathy, and Mindfulness are introduced in gorgeous, child friendly animated videos.
GoNoodle prides itself on making movement and mindfulness purposeful and fun. Both of these features happen to be powerful brain trainers and motivators!
This YouTube channel is an excellent resource to introduce children to mindful movement (a.k.a yoga). It pairs yoga exercises to stories that will be enjoyed by all! The Zen Den focuses on mindfulness.
For Teachers:
Social/emotional learning and brain training go hand in hand. These ideas for teachers work great in whole group or small group settings and address the areas of:
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Emotion Regulation
- Empathy
- Impulse Control
- Social Initiation