Hand-Brain Exercises for Concentration and Decisions-Making Skills
Learn how to do brain exercises that use only the hands. These can be done during an activity when concentration is lost and there is a need to refocus. These are also helpful during the decision making process.
Mrs. Hoban
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(22)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time class, we will discuss why we sometimes have trouble sitting still and focusing. Daydreaming can be the brain's way of telling us that we need to move. It helps us to understand what our body needs for success. These hand-brain exercises can be done right in the middle of a class, chore, sport, and more to get you back on track and concentrating again. I will explain the body's brain hemispheres using a simple diagram and explain how our brains control our bodies through specific movements so they know what they are trying to accomplish during our exercises. I will demonstrate FIVE brain exercises that our learners will practice. -TWO will help with activating the left and right brain. -TWO will help with concentration and attention. -ONE will help with decision-making. After learning these five brain exercises, we will discuss our favorites and talk about which we might choose to use in different situations. I will present scenarios, or the students will share their own scenarios, and the learners will discuss which exercise they feel would be the most useful and appropriate. A printout with written directions will be available after the class and the video will also be posted.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to focus their minds on the task at hand.
They will learn about how our brain hemispheres control our bodies and practice five different hand-brain exercise options.
We will discuss which exercises may be used depending on the situation so they can make the best decisions for refocusing in the moment.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
5.0
22reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
For the past few years I have researched how to help my students and my own children focus on and complete the tasks assigned to them. My son has ADHD inattentive type and sees a functional neurologist who has taught us various brain exercises that help my son to focus throughout the day. In addition to what he has taught us, I have attended professional development conferences, read books on brain balance, and learned through searching articles and videos. I am currently enrolled in a course that is further training me on the specifics of helping students with Executive Function for attention, memory, and self-regulation.
For years I have taught my 2nd graders various brain exercises to help them with their academic and emotional successes throughout the day. They love feeling that sense of control. I can't even count the number of times my administrators and colleagues have commented on how focused and engaged my students are in class. Once you help the kids understand how the brain works, the rest can start to fall into place.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-8 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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