Brain Language In The Classroom

To make learning about the brain exciting and part of your classroom, try incorporating brain language into your everyday conversations with students.

Here are some engaging examples for each key player of the brain:

Amygdala (Guard Dog):

“Looks like our Guard Dogs are on high alert in the classroom. How can we help calm them down?”

“If you’re feeling stressed, it means your Guard Dog (amygdala) is on alert. What can you do to calm that part of your brain before we tackle this test?”

Hippocampus (Ms. Elephante):

“Who can use their Hippocampus, or Ms. Elephante, to remember what we learned in math yesterday?”

“Well done, using your Hippocampus to remember your homework!”

Prefrontal Cortex (Wise Owl):

“I’m keeping an eye out for students using their Wise Owl (prefrontal cortex) to get ready for learning.”

“I see ______ using their prefrontal cortex, getting prepared for math by cleaning up and managing their time well…”

Place your hand on your forehead where the prefrontal cortex is and say, “I’m watching out for students using their Wise Owl.” Call students out by name.

All students love being recognized for using their prefrontal cortex. Connecting different brain parts to student behaviors is an excellent tool for classroom management and reinforcing their understanding of the brain.

By incorporating fun and relatable brain language, you can create an engaging and brain-friendly learning environment for your students.