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Hands On: How to Use Brain Gym in the Classroom [Spiral-bound]

Marcelle Goldsmith (Author), Isabel Cohen (Author)
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Publication Date: January 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0942143124 | ISBN-13: 978-0942143126
In this photo-filled book, authors Isabel and Marcelle, who are teachers in the South African school system, have captured the joy of learning through their use of 25 of the Brain Gym activities and 14 of the Vision Gym movements. The book shows variations for many of the activities, each taking a minute or less to do, and includes sections on the physical skills of learning and related academic abilities: visual and auditory skills for ease of reading; finger dexterity, spatial orientation, and shoulder-girdle stabilization for ease of printing and handwriting; and crossing the midline for whole-body coordination. Two Brain Gym participation stories: "The Spaceman" and "The Fairy Princess" are included.

Brain Gym is a registered trademark of Brain Gym International.

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The Hands On book gives teachers, parents, and occupational therapists many practical, visual, step-by-step ideas on how to use the Brain Gym movements to support children as they discover reading, handwriting, spelling, or math. If you've wondered how you might implement this work in your own life or in your classroom to encourage students reawakening to the physical skills of learning Hands On will get you started on an incredible adventure. --Paul and Gail Dennison (originators of the Brain Gym learning program)

About the Author

Marcelle Goldsmith is an occupational therapist who specializes in working with children who have learning difficulties. Isabel Cohen is a remedial reading teacher who assists those of any age who have learning challenges. Marcelle and Isabel, both Brain Gym Instructors in South Africa, also teach a hands-on course designed to give educators playful ways to implement movement-based learning.

Product Details

  • Spiral-bound
  • Publisher: Edu Kinesthetics (January 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0942143124
  • ISBN-13: 978-0942143126
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #458,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By K. Held
This book has been a godsend to me (and my son). He struggled with his printing in first grade; when he would pick up the pencil to practice I could see his little body start to tense up. I felt so badly for him. I took a 2 day course by Isabel Cohen based on this book, and I started using her techniques with my son for his handwriting practice. It made a great difference in his writing, but more importantly to me, he stopped tensing up every time he picked up a pencil. There are great charts for both printing and cursive in the book, and it even gives you the proper words to say to your child as you teach them.

I also used her techniques to help my son with spelling, and for a boy with ADHD and a brain injury, he has a 92% spelling average - not too shabby.

I highly recommend this book, and also highly recommend taking a workshop from her if you can. [...]
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for printed materials about Brain Gym and came across the Hands On Photo Manual. I was particularly impressed with the layout as it helped me to understand how and when one uses Brain Gym with kids and the pictures clearly illustrated the variations with minimal written instruction. This is a truly parent-friendly book!
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Teacher July 13, 2007
I found Hands On to go one step beyond Brain Gym, Teacher's Edition. Hands On brings eye movements into the Brain Gym exercises and offers many variations for the movements. I was especially impressed with the alphabet 8's used to teach printing and cursive writing. I would recommend this book to all classroom teachers.
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Helpful resource in the classroom
After taking a workshop on using Brain Gym in the classroom, I have been grateful for this manual to refer to so that I remember all I have learned. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Felting Mom
Hands On: How to Use Brain Gym in the Classroom
This product appears to be somebody's masters thesis product being marketed as an expensive tool. I was really disappointed with its quality - to the extent that I actually... Read more
Published on March 19, 2009 by JV
Hands on: How to use Brain Gym in the Classroom
This is a great resource for any teacher. It is easy to read and understand with pictures clearly showing how each exercise is done. Read more
Published on January 27, 2009 by K. Martin
Exercise your students' brains with Brain Gym
I have seen Brain Gym in action, and I am a believer! Help your students be ready to learn. Give them the advantage of having their right and left brains engaged and prepared for... Read more
Published on March 7, 2008 by Lisa R. Stunek
Hands On is helpful in the classroom
I can turn this book over to my paras and they know what to do. It is clear, easy to follow, and very helpful as I do not have time to write all this down myself!
Published on November 25, 2007 by A. Davis
good ideas
I work as an occupational therapist and I have always had trouble with finding a way to present brain gym to a teacher that is easy to implement. Read more
Published on October 28, 2007 by J. eaton
Brilliant Handbook!
"This is a brilliant handbook for parents and teachers alike. I particularly like the activities included for building the skills needed for writing and reading. Read more
Published on October 22, 2007 by Dee Dee Cardiff, CA
Only okay
It was somewhat helpful to see different ways that they have incorporated Brain Gym into the classroom. Read more
Published on March 11, 2007 by April
Easy to use
Take the time to read the book first (at least the first half) before actually introducing it to the kids. Read more
Published on January 15, 2007 by Inco
Keeps them on their toes
Very good to keep the kids on their toes. Quick to do fills in those times when the class is in transition. Read more
Published on January 6, 2007 by A. Redgirl
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