Brain Gym. A book for teachers and parents

Children teach themselves through the game and movement. Merry games are developing a large and small motility that affects the structure of thinking and stimulates mental abilities.
The authors of this book developed a unique methodology for learning through the movements, which can be successfully applied both at school and at home. It is based on a complex of 26 exercises that very much like children. Classes according to the methodology develop a sense of equilibrium, reading skills and letters, improve the hearing, memory, the reaction rate, optimize the learning process, help cope with stress and anxiety, allow you to achieve success in studying, music and sports. And most importantly - children begin to enjoy the learning process! Even after the execution of several exercises from the schoolchildren"s complex, who had previously been difficult to study, begin to better absorb the training material and achieve significant success.
The Gymnastics of the Brain-based movements was designed to stimulate individual development and assistance in learning knowledge in various areas of life. It consists of simple movements that are suitable not only for young children and schoolchildren, but also for adults and the elderly. The authors of the technique offer you to try out the exercises described in the book, make sure of their effectiveness and enjoy the joy of learning through the movement!
What is the book
In the first chapter of the book, the theory is described, according to which the physical skills applied in the learning process leads to intellectual achievements and contribute to success simultaneously in studies, sports and other life endeavors. Here are briefly described areas of the brain and how they are associated with movement, perception and training.
In the second chapter, the general idea of ​​how to use 26 exercises "brain gymnastics" to get an immediate result.
Photos of children performing exercises are demonstrated in the third chapter, and exhaustive explanations are given for each type of movement. All 26 exercises are presented, each of which takes no more than a minute, and the personal impressions of children about their effectiveness.
In the fourth chapter you will find ideas about how to use exercises in everyday activities for the development of cognitive, behavioral and educational abilities. There is also a plan out of 6 steps on the use of 26 exercises, including games, interactive stories and suggestions for musical accompaniment.
Why is the book worth reading
Parents and teachers know that sometimes schoolchildren suddenly cease to perceive the educational material and their performance is significantly reduced. This happens when stress, injury or anxiety prevents the manifestation of their natural tendency to knowledge. In such cases, a complex of simple exercises described in the book will help to mitigate the severity of the situation and restore, and then strengthen the child"s ability to learn. Classes on the methods contribute to the development of a feeling of equilibrium, reading skills, letters, improve the hearing, memory, the reaction rate, develop the brain, optimize the learning process, help cope with stress and anxiety and give children joy because they are perceived as a fun and exciting game.
For whom this book
The set "26 exercises" consists of simple movements that are suitable for the youngest children, the elderly and in general for everyone. If you want to facilitate your child learning process, develop its intellectual and creative abilities, as well as restore your own vitality, improve memory, strengthen attention or overcome stress - this book is for you.
"Brain gymnastics" is also addressed to teachers of kindergartens and primary school teachers interested in making training easier and more enjoyable occupation and thereby increase the performance of their students.
Why decide to publish
Since the first edition in 1989, "" brain gymnastics". A book for teachers and parents" translated in more than 20 languages. Today in 80 countries of the world, the teachers include these exercises in their curricula, and parents - in everyday classes and games with children. They use exercises not only to help children, but also to get rid of their own stress and restore psychological and physical life. Now the Russian reader will be able to use the "26 exercise complex "to improve the quality of his life.
Authors Information
Dr. Paul E.Dennison is an innovator in the field of motor education and recognized authorities in the development of educational and learning skills. In the sixties, Dr. Dennison began to conduct research on improving the skill of reading and its connection with the development of the brain, this was the basis of the program "Gymnastics of the brain" - a unique motor program that helps people of all ages successfully overcome the difficulties of learning. He developed a complete sensory development program, including several simple movements that contributed to the improvement of equilibrium and perception. These movements over time became the basis for the entire program "brain gymnastics".
In 1975, Paul received the "F-delta-Kappa" premium for achieving in research work from the University of Southern California and the Doctoral degree in pedagogy for research in the field of primary success in reading and establishing the connection of this phenomenon with cognitive development and skills. mental speech (thinking) He began to develop a direction, later received the name of "educational kinesiology" ("EDU-K"), based on its discoveries on a unique understanding of the interdependence between physical development, mastering speech and academic performance. The floor was taught more than 20 countries, known for his innovative thinking, sincerity and excellent sense of humor. His autobiography "Brain gymnastics and me: the return of pleasure from studying" has gained popularity around the world.
At the beginning of the eighties, the floor combined forces from Gail, the artist and the teacher of the movement, which became his wife and co-author. Paul and Gale began to travel around the world, teach and develop the "EDU-K" program. In 1986, they realized that their followers had a need for a program to study their techniques. Then they collected 26 of their favorite exercises, they gave them funny names and wrote their first book - "Brain gymnastics: simple exercises for learning the entire brain".
Gail E.Denson became co-author of the creation of educational kinesiology, exercises "Gymnastics of the brain" and a whole series of books and guidelines for learning through traffic, including "vision gymnastics: fun exercises for natural vision". She came up with the courses "visual circles", "double drawings" and "movement dynamics". Gale is an employee of Brain Gym International and for more than 20 years serves as the responsible editor of the "Brain Gym Journal". Her classes demonstrate a passion for art, music and dance, especially in their connection with the skills of learning.
In 1987, Dennisons founded a fund of educational kinesiology - a non-profit organization, now known as Brain Gym International - which confesses the principle that proclaims targeted movement of the basis of optimal life and learning.
Paul and Gale shared the commitment to the idea of ​​updating and rethinking the learning process for people of all ages and abilities.
Key concepts
Training, movement, exercises, gymnastics, development, motor activity, educational kinesiology, physical training skills, motor skills, speech, memory, attention, thinking, reading, spelling, arithmetic, intelligence, creativity, communication skills, focus skills, Coordination, self-regulation