The the Mindup Curriculum: Grades 6-8: Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning--And Living
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The the Mindup Curriculum: Grades 6-8: Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning--And Living
By (Author) The Hawn Foundation
Scholastic US
Scholastic US
1st March 2011
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Teaching skills and techniques
370.110
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 218mm, Height 277mm, Spine 13mm
408g
Description
This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year!
Includes a full-color, innovative teaching poster with fascinating facts about the brain!
Author Bio
The Hawn Foundation, in collaboration with neuroscientists, behavioral psychologists, educators, and leading researchers in the field of social and emotional learning, has developed MindUP(TM) instructional materials and trainings for teachers of grades PreK-8. A key contributor is Judy Willis, renowned neurologist, middle school teacher, and brain.
