Back visiting schools Aus-wide via face-to-face or Video / ZOOM sessions in 2022
Years K-2
Years K-2 are the ideal years to spark a child’s interest in the brain and science.
An interest in science doesn’t start at grade 5, but begins even before school. In my experience, the younger a child is exposed to science, the more likely it is that a career or lasting interest will develop.
Controlling anger and frustration
K-2 students will learn some basic neuroscience in simple language. They will start by singing songs about the brain and having a look inside the head using fully safe EEGs.
They will then look at what happens inside their brain when they get angry. Students see how well they can relax (de-glitter) their brain. The ability to do this is vital in making better decisions in the playground, in class or at home.
The K-2 incursions or video sessions will only be presented by the founder of Mindz Brainplay – Phil Dye, a trained K-6 teacher and musician.
Years 3/4
Mid-primary students also love to sing songs and see brains in action. Like the K-2 sessions, there’s a focus on controlling emotions yet with the additional concept of ‘neurogenisis’, neuron growth through exercise.
The sessions make a terrific addition to any STEM or STEAM day held at school.
Year 3/4 students will learn some basic neuroscience in simple language. Brain health and learning will be a focus.
The Glitter Jar brain
They will then look at what happens inside their brain when they get angry. We use the simple ‘Glitter Jar’ example and a fantastic short video by Julie and Josh Salzman to explain this. Students will then use an EEG to see how well they can relax (de-glitter) their brain. The ability to do this is vital in making better decisions in the playground, in class or at home.
The year 3-4 incursions or video sessions will only be presented by the founder of Mindz Brainplay – Phil Dye, a trained K-6 teacher and musician.
Years 5/6
For 11 and 12 year olds soon entering high school, understanding brain health and how to best learn, relax and control themselves in difficult situations is vital.
A Video or Zoom session will contain similar content with the EEGs being used on the presenter or a live model.
The year 3-4 incursions or video sessions will only be presented by the founder of Mindz Brainplay – Phil Dye, a trained K-6 teacher.
Use the form below to ask about a face-to-face or video session at your school.