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Brain Gym WorkshopMarch 18, 1999(Click on the picture to get the full-size image) Brain Gym Workshop ReviewThe March 1999 workshop was on Brain Gym, which is an action oriented educational program for whole brain learning for everyone. Ms. Bonnie Hershey, M.Ed., gave a humorous and dynamic presentation on the benefits that this program provides children and adults. "Switching on" the brain to maximize its performance, attention, and alertness was discussed. The Brain Gym movements help prepare kids with the physical skills they need in order to learn to read, write, and function effectively in and out of the classroom. Drinking adequate amounts of water was also a key component to this program. Most of us walk around with various degrees of dehydration. Ms. Hershey touched on how this program worked at the cellular, physical and neurological level to maximize the brain's learning. With regard to learning difficulties, studies have shown that 94-97% of children labeled with dyslexia, ADD, and learning disabilities have experienced inner ear infections and/or allergies. These affect proper function of the vestibular/cellbellar system. Brain Gym activities specifically stimulate and develop the vestibular/cerebral system. |
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