Sensory
Stimulation
Senses are like
pathways to the brain. The more
senses you activate, the more likely the message will get to the brain and stay
in the brain. If you’ve been to my
workshops, you’ll remember the Cone of Experience. (People remember 10% of what they read; 20% of what they
hear; 30% of what they see; 50% of what they see and hear; 70% of what they say
or write; 90% of what they do.)
This model was developed by Edgar Dale in the 1960’s. Although it is not researched based, it
certainly makes a lot of sense when we think about planning instruction in the
classroom.
Novelty and
Challenges
The brain responds
to new and interesting things.
Children need
challenges (attainable) to keep them motivated.
Repetition
Repetition
strengthens connections in the brain.
Games, partner
projects, and technology can provide interesting repetition.
Prompt Feedback
Use pair sharing,
self-check games, and group activities.
Pre-Exposure
Expose students to
skills and content you will be focusing on.
Introduce
vocabulary ahead of time.
Preview new themes
with a video, field trip, story, etc.
Parent Power
Here are some
suggestions you can share with your families:
*Read to them
*Give them time to
discover and learn on their own.
*Play games with
them.
*Choose high touch
toys over battery operated toys.
*Talk to them and
answer their questions.
*Limit television
and computer time.
*Encourage outdoor
time and exercise.
*Make sure your
child gets plenty of sleep.
*Provide
nutritious foods.
