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Sticky Brains: Training Your Brain to Focus on the Good Instead of the Bad
Amanda Draizen, M.ED, MLS
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(306)
In this one time class, students will listen to the story Sticky Brains and learn how to focus on the good instead of the bad.
Class Experience
Our brains are designed to focus on the bad things that happen, even when there is a lot of good happening, too. This is called the negativity bias. Research has shown that our brains pay more attention to the negative than the positive and we focus on bad thoughts and remember our struggles more than our successes. In this class, student will listen to a story called "Sticky Brains" by Dr. Nicole Libin [Book used with permission from the author]. They will learn how to pay attention to the...
- Students will learn about their brain's negativity bias. Students will learn how to focus on the good things rather than the bad things that happen.
I am a certified elementary school librarian and elementary school teacher. I have a strong background in biology as one of my undergraduate degrees is in Biology. As a librarian, I enjoy finding books that explain complex things to children in a relatable way.
A file will be provided to print upon enrollment. Students will need crayons, markers or colored pencils to draw with.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
306reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of New Haven
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Connecticut
Fun + Learning = Great Educational Experiences!! Hello, my name is Miss Amanda. I love to learn and teach! I have my Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in Developmental Studies and Biology. I also have a Master's degree from the...
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Group Class
$8
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 272 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
4-6 learners per class
