Mind and Body Connection

 

Brain and Body Connection & Marsden Ball for Math Facts



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry768O7AqtI

If your child or student is having trouble memorizing their math fact, reading struggles with processing, ADD, or seems to be not as coordinated as other kids. You're in the right place to learn how to help them. 

Most people know that physical activity helps children and adults to maintain a healthy body. However, did you know that movement activities help build brain structure and are essential to learning?

Research shows that there is a link between cognitive development and movement. This means children need opportunities to move so they can learn. During the first years of a child’s life, they begin to roll, crawl, walk, then jump, and do a variety of other movement activities that build the brain’s connections. During this time, these movements require coordination from both the left and right sides of the brain. They cross the midlines of their body, which builds the brain-body connection. Have you ever wondered why we sing songs like “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” and “Hokey Pokey”? They are examples of movements that cross the midlines of the body.

Why are these action songs and the midline is essential for brain development? The songs’ motions encourage children to cross all the body midlines, reaching the top to bottom, left to right, and front to back, demanding coordination from both left and right sides of the brain. This strengthens the tissues called the corpus callosum. These movements help develop and reinforce neural pathways laying the foundation for further development in language, literacy, and even math skills.

The brain-body connection is huge in the development of a child and then in their academic life. I can go on and on about the science behind this, but you can easily find this information on the internet.

 I have seen parents, teachers, and students completely frustrated because they keep trying the same strategy in different ways: different curricula, flashcards etc. What I can share with you are the techniques and activities that have helped me, help many children, including my son.  I have worked with hundreds of children who struggle with memory, processing, dyslexia, ADD etc. I will be honest; these activities are not easy, it takes commitment and hard work, and you may want to give up.  But if you stick with it, have a positive mindset and grit, and be consistent, you will reap all the benefits.  Professional athletes train using these cognitive, visual, mind, and body activities to help them prepare their brain and body connection for the big game. Are you ready to get your Brain and Body connected for the “Big Game”  called life?

https://scholarwithin.com/how-brain-body-connection-and-movement-activities-improve-overall-learning-skills


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