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Kids Need Brain Breaks — And So Do Adults
Brain breaks help children by replenishing attention, improving learning, and boosting creativity. But, it turns out we might all benefit from giving our brains more downtime. Here’s why.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Brain's Window for Language Learning Open Until Adulthood
Take a look at this new study about the ideal time frame for students to learn a second language.
  • Science News
Is Childhood Obesity Linked to Lower IQ ?
Encourage students to be more active, not only for their physical health, but for their brain health as well!
  • BrainBlogger
Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills
Read this to discover some simple strategies to assist students with time management and other executive functions.
  • Edutopia
The Dos and Don'ts of Classroom Decorations
You might think that having lots of colorful posters in your classroom will aid students but this may not be true in reality. Read more to find out why.
  • Edutopia
Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks
Learn about the benefits that short but frequent breaks can have on easily distracted students.
  • Edutopia
Neuroscience Insights from Video Game & Drug Addiction
Discover the addictiveness behind video games to understand the way students are motivated.
  • Psychology Today
Get Ready for Brain Awareness Week
Don’t forget Brain Awareness Week is coming up in March. This year be fully prepared with these resources.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
The Year in Review: Top Educator Resources of 2018
Check out the top 6 resources other teachers found helpful in 2018.
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Our Students Face an Attention Crisis: Understanding their Distracted Minds
Dr. Larry Rosen shows why he believes student distratction is a function of poor metacognition, boredom, and nomophobia.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
How Research Combats Neurological Disorders and Mental Illnesses
Neuroscientists combat destructive neurological disorders and mental illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease, drug addiction, and depression through research.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Essential Strategies for Managing Trauma in the Classroom
Learn more about the different strategies used for managing trauma in the classroom.
  • Concordia University Blog
7 Ways to Build Your Students' Brains
A team of researchers have put together a few tips to make the most of your students’ brain power.
  • ISTE

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