No one warns you when you start this program the toll it takes on your body. But I suppose the bruises all over my legs are worth it. Just to clarify I've gotten these bruises because this week the kids asked if I would creep with them during our all creeping class. Normally we during class the kids go to stations with their parents but sometimes the parents having meetings during class the staff keeps the class entertained. Needless to say I am NOT going to ever try to race a bunch of 6 year olds again.
Other than that most of the kids are moving along really nicely. Except with some notable exceptions everyone is past regressions and most parents are able to see substantial change in their kids.
Last week was a lot about different ways to help kids in school which I found very interesting. Little things such as slanted desks really help the brain process information and move between different information centers in the brain. A couple parents were talking about how even having their kids do work on top of binders to get that angle has shown a change in their school work. The image below is called a "lazy eight" it's basically an infinity symbol, it's important to go up to the left and up to the right. It helps to cross the mid-line in the brain. It's really good to do before tests or if you have one of those "it's on the tip of my tongue" moments.
I'm coming to the last couple weeks on the eight week program, and after that I'm going to work the week long intensive program, which will be exhausting but I'm looking forward to it. And then I'll be working for a show my uncle is producing with Larry David for a week before heading back to Tucson. I really can't believe how quickly this is all moving but I'm loving every minute. 
Just curious... what evidence is there that this "lazy eight" has any affect on test taking? (I apologize for being skeptical).
ReplyDeleteHaha it's ok I figured the basis kids would question. I don't have any research articles on it, but I'll look for some this week. But the basic understanding I have is that it improves eye muscle strength, vision and improves near point centralization.
ReplyDeleteIt helps on tests because the faster the brain is able to cross the midline the easier it is to access information. During a test we're switching back and forth constantly and if we can improve the brain's ability to switch we improve test taking.
italics....I like that. and I like the animated child. It looks so happy to draw an imaginary figure 8. Are all the children that happy?
ReplyDeletewell figured I couldnt take your different color text idea so i improvised lol. And no they're happy but not that happy.
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