[senco-forum] Brain Gym

I know this has been discussed before but....

I wouldn't presume to claim whether Brain Gym works, or, if it does, why.
We introduced some exercises into our primary school, following training
as part of an INSET course on Accelerated Learning, a couple of years ago.
 What is done depends on the enthusiasm of the classteacher and the age of
the children.

In my experience, the children are more alert and focused, but that could
be because they've just done something they enjoyed that involved actions
that aren't normally part of a lesson; or because moving about has helped
to circulate oxygen throughout the body and they're more awake!  Whatever
the reason, I find that what I do does help, especially before a Maths
lesson; if the children think they have finally got proof that I'm barking
mad, so much the better!

Regards

Jean

S Wales

> I know this has been discussed before but....
> Opinions please:
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> I've seen the Guardian Article of a couple of years ago-
> Is this really pseudo science and a lot of mumbo jumbo?
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> More importantly does it work?
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> Is it OK for primary but not secondary?
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> Is it one of those band wagons that people jump on and works for a short
> time?
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> If it is any good - Who should we get to carry out staff training?
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> Thanks in advance,
> Chris
> Secondary Senco
> West Mids
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