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Why music in class? I ntegrating music in the classroom can enhance our students' learning experiences in many different ways.  The brain learns in patters and music is delivered in patterns too, that is why it is much easier to remeber the ABC in a song than if it is spoken. Music helps us to coordinate the rhythm of the heart, our breathing, and our brain waves. It contributes to our body  and mind relaxation opening the door for learning. Music is a powerful tool that can create a warm and exciting environmet in class and can change negative emotions. The use of music in my class We can use music for different purposes and at different moments. Here you have some songs I usually use in my classes.... bear in mind that from time to time it will be advisable to change the songs so as not to bore your students! Opening ritual: when students enter my class they listen to some uplifting songs to get energized like "Eye of the tiger", then we do some brain gym activities to ...

Movement in the classroom "Movement is the door to learning" Paul Dennison. In my opinion making students move in class is very useful to set up the mood for a successful learning. Moving not only oxygenates the brain but it also prepares it for learning.  Our brain needs oxygen and moving is a fun way of oxygenating it. W ith these exercises, blood flow to your brain will increase and will help you to be more concentrated and focused on any task.  There are many simple exercises you can do yourself or with your students before starting any activity. Here are just some ideas: Cross crawl : stand or sit. You have to touch your left knee with your right elbow and then the other way around. Do this for 2 or 3 minutes. Brain Buttons : f irst, with  one hand make a massage below the collar bone with your thumb and middle finger. At the same time do the same but with the other hand over the navel. Switch hands. Do this for about 2 minutes. Ankle Touch : touch your uncle with th...

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What are the essential facts we should take into account for a successful learning experience?  What does the brain need to learn successfully? The following truths can help teachers to have an idea of what is necessary to take the most out of our students and develop all their potential. First of all, let us consider how we can nourish our brains. In order to function properly, our brain needs OXYGEN.  Breathing, meditating and doing physical exercise promote brain oxygenation. Breathing exercises help us develop self control which is essential for our students. Being able to control one's impulses at a young age could play into later academic success and social skills.   Another important aspect to bear in mind is that our brain is made up mainly of WATER , so drinking a good amount of filtered water every single day is indispensable for a good brain functioning. Dehydration can seriously impair learning and affect concentration and memory. DIET . The brain needs a bala...

The human brain is such a wonderful tool we have! I am always amazed at how it works and how much we can achieve if we learn how to use it for our own benefit..... our brain is a miracle in itself..... These are some interesting facts I learnt about it......  1. The human brain has 100 billion neurons. 2. The adult brain continually generates new cells, this is called neurogenesis. 3. The brain is 60% white matter and 40% grey matter. 4. The brain is made up of about 75% of water. 5. There are no pain receptors in the brain. 6. At birth, the brain is almost the same size as an adult brain and contains most of the cells it will have throughout its life. 7. The cerebral cortex which is responsible for our "higher thinking functions" grows thicker as we grow older. 8. Humans have at around 70,000 thoughts a day! 9. It is believed that yawning is a sign that our brain needs more oxygen. 10. During sleep you consolidate all your memories from the day. Brain regions involved in lea...