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101freetechtools. Building Brain Literacy in Elementary Students. Practice Makes Perfect For many students, the brain isn't a hot topic of conversation.

Building Brain Literacy in Elementary Students

This is especially true for younger students who are still trying to understand the world around them, and are still far from developing physiological self-awareness of the very thing that gives them that self-awareness. But helping students develop "brain literacy" doesn't have to be a matter of dry science pumped full of confusing jargon. Understanding the brain can be empowering for students as they recognize their ability to strengthen it each time they use it. As a teacher, you can emphasize how using the executive functions, both in the classroom and outside of school, increases their strength for academic success.