BRAIN GYM 104: BRAIN GYM 26 MOVEMENTS

BRAIN GYM 104: BRAIN GYM 26 MOVEMENTS
    
 
This lively two-day introductory training provides in-depth experience with all of the 26 Brain Gym® movements.  The 2010 BRAIN GYM TEACHER'S EDITION by Dr. Paul Dennison and Gail Dennison is the workshop manual for  this course, which is offered by www.braingym.com - or by other online vendors. Come to gain a  deep understanding of each movement and the philosophy behind the Brain Gym program. THIS CLASS IS EXCELLENT AS A PREPARATION FOR THE MORE  ADVANCED "BRAIN GYM 101" TRAINING.
 
Are you interested in earning a  license to teach Brain Gym?  This is a good place to start! With  completion of this course and two others (plus case studies) you can  begin to earn income as a licensed  Brain Gym Movement Facilitator.
 
 THIS CLASS IS OFFERED FROM 9AM - 6PM CENTRAL ON TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS:

  January 4 &11 or March 29 & April 5, 2025.  See the "Brain Gym Day" page for additional information.  

   
 
 COST:      Tuition $270 plus $40 for BRAIN GYM TEACHER'S EDITION 2010,            

                   unless you already have it.    

 CONTACT: Tracy Sellers  tracysellers91@hotmail.com or leave complete voice message including your phone # at 972-475-5104 for detailed information regarding registration.  Enroll early to allow time for exchange of payment and  materials.

LIVE ONLINE BRAIN GYM® 104

OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this experiential workshop, Participants will be able to demonstrate accurately all 26 Brain Gym movements, including before-and-after assessment, and will be competent to teach the movements to individuals in process of doing case studies. They will be able to explain clearly Movement-Based Learning theory as found in the Brain Gym Teacher’s Edition and lead discussion regarding Learning Flow and Integrated vs. Unintegrated States of Learning. 

DAY ONE 

90 min.  INTRODUCTIONS, ICE-BREAKER, PHYSICAL SKILLS OF LEARNING

               Theory, Background, History Highlights
              RESOURCES & RESEARCH, THE BIG PICTURE

30 min. EXPERIMENT: BRAIN GYM MOVEMENTS FOR LEARNING READINESS

30 min. PHYSICAL SKILLS SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION

              Sensorimotor coordination

              Dexterity, visual skills, auditory skills

15 min. BREAK: Books, periodicals

60 min. INTEGRATING COMMUNICATION/PROCESSING SKILLS WITH MIDLINE MOVEMENTS

60 min. MEAL BREAK

30 min. DR. DENNISON'S BREAKTHROUGH: LATERALITY REPATTERNING

60 min. PHYSICAL SKILLS AFFECTING COMPREHENSION

              Focus/Locomotion, Early-Childhood Language 

              Gross-motor skills
             INTEGRATING COMPREHENSION/PARTICIPATION: LENGTHENING ACTIVITIES

15 min. BREAK: Brainstorm re implementation ideas

75 min.  PHYSICAL SKILLS FOR ORGANIZATION

               Equilibrium/Balance, Self-calming, Social Skills

               INTEGRATING ORGANIZATION/STABILIZATION: ENERGY EXERCISES and DEEPENING                               

               ATTITUDES

30 min.  “EDUCATION IN MOTION” REVIEW

60 min.  CHALLENGE FINALE – Self-Help

                Group discussion:Individuals create and share plans for professional applications. 

CLOSING: EVALUATIONS

DAY TWO

60 min. OVERVIEW OF DAY
              Learning Flow Theory
              P.A.C.E. Readiness sequence
                  Energy
                  Visual/mental clarity
                  Coordination walking
                  Organized sense of calm

75 min. BEST PRACTICES: Steps for teaching the movements
              Pre-Post Assessments before-and-after each movement
              Lazy Eights: All three + variations/Music
              Five Principles of Movement-Based Learning

15 min.  BREAK: Swing, walk, rock, “lengthen”

60 min.  COMMUNICATION: MIDLINE MOVEMENTS
               Theory and history
                “Quick-Check” assessment tool for Laterality dimension
                Skills, Signs, Tips
                Practicum: Partners exchange

30 min.   THE PHYSICAL SKILLS OF LEARNING: Discussion; design materials

60 min.   MEAL BREAK

30min.    BRAIN GYM TRUE CASES, STORIES

45 min.   COMPREHENSION: LENGTHENING ACTIVITIES
               Theory and history
               Quick-Check assessment tool for Focus dimension
               Skills, Signs, Tips
               Practicum: Partners

15 min.  BREAK + Double Doodles up/down/music

45 min. ORGANIZATION: ENERGY EXERCISES, DEEPENING ATTITUDES
               Theory and history

                Quick-Check assessment tool forcENTERING dimension

                Skills, Signs, Tips                

                 Practicum: Partner

25 min.  BREAK + Create game; prepare presentations

80 min. PRESENTATIONS: Applications “Teaching through Movement and Play”
              Challenge Finale Partners coaching
              Complete plans for implementation and next steps
CELEBRATE! Evaluations/Certificates

LEARNING STRATEGIES IN LIVE ONLINE BRAIN GYM CLASSES OFTEN INCLUDE:
discussing content from lectures and slides
observing and doing movements in live demonstrations
participating in simple experimental processes
coaching/giving feedback with a class partner
analyzing and highlighting assigned material
watching and participating with video presentation
leading group and partner activities
creating/sharing games
creating a slide based on new information from reading assignment
singing or clapping, adding percussion to music/matching rhythms
creating free-form (dance?) moves with specific Brain Gyms
swinging, rocking, and other supportive sensory life-skill activities
studying articles in Brain Gym Teacher’s Edition - presenting valuable ideas to group

The intention is to include a variety of multi-sensory movement changes and novel activities - particularly in virtual presentations - to avoid discomfort from excessive sitting or from over-focus on two-dimensional media and, of course, to add pleasure to the learning experience!