BRAIN GYM 104: BRAIN GYM 26 MOVEMENTS
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:
March 29 & April 5 or June 12 & 19 or Sept. 13 & 20, 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. Share this with a colleague who would wish to attend the same class - for a $25 discount for you both.
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!
