Language is traditionally associated with the left side of the brain. But Mandarin speakers are using the right side.
I concluded Part 1 of the connection between Arrowsmith’s neuroplastic educational approach regarding motor symbol sequencing by citing the demands of the Hebrew language, in deference to the…
Those of us who write spend our entire lives in an endless English class. American screenwriter,film and television director, film and television producer, comic book author and composer, Joss Whedon, was born on this day in 1964. True story. I never learned to diagram sentences. It wasn't taught in any of my English classes. ...
Scans and neuroscience are helping scientists understand what happens to the brain when you learn a second language
We here at Bright Side have prepared some fun brainteasers that kids crack in no time but leave adults scratching their heads.
A colleague in the Czech Republic emailed me this week, asking about guided discovery – a term he felt was being used rather too freely by his graduate students: “I’ve had a bit of a hu…
Enjoyable ESL printable crossword puzzle worksheets with pictures for kids to study and practise daily routines vocabulary. Look at the pictures and the numbers on them and write their names in the crossword puzzle. Teach, learn and review daily routines vocabulary. (2 sets of crossword puzzle worksheets)
Empathy is a crucial human skill, but it doesn’t come naturally to all people. Learn about different types of empathy and how to become more empathetic.
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'Flashcards are a proven way to learn new information. Their use however, does not need to be monotonous or boring. Make your own, play a game, show the card, and combine it with art, put them in sequence, or create and fill-in sentences. These ideas will stimulate both sides of the brain by combining thinking and doing. This will also keep the students attentive. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Corby K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Make your own The students will get twice as much exposure to the'
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SCAMPER is a tool to enhance creative thinking, developed by Bob Eberle. This mnemonic can be used to help students comprehend stories at a deeper level. S stands for substitute. C stands for combine. A stands for add something. M stands for magnify/minify. P stands for put to other uses. E stands for eliminate. R stands for rearrange. Using these cues, students are prompted to think more deeply about a piece of fiction text. Included in this packet, you will find SCAMPER mnemonic half sheets for students to reference, and five sets of individual prompt cards- 5 SCAMPERS - or 37 cards. All are available in color or black line. Please take a look at the preview for an example! *************************************************************************** Related Products: SCAMPER the Playground Turkey SCAMPER Peace on Earth SCAMPER SCAMPER a Penguin *************************************************************************** Customer TipsHow to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ***************************************************************************
TED Talks are videos of thought-provoking, yet brief presentations given at the Technology, Entertainment, and Design conference. TED has also licensed independently organized events (TEDx) across …
We at Bright Side have brought you several riddles to train your brain and check your ability to cope with stress. Maybe you’ll never have to answer them in real life, but who knows?
Human brain from all sides with sections in different colors and text labels
Using puzzles and games in the high school classroom is a great way to build collaboration, critical thinking, and a growth mindset.
Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies you can use to make your teaching stick.
