Making Brain Basics a Habit

As The New York Times bestselling author James Clear says about habits “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” This definitely pertains to integrating brain basics into your classroom.

To intentionally incorporate brain basics into your classroom, set aside dedicated pockets of time in your days for deliberate practice. Practice makes perfect when it comes to understanding the three key players in the brain, what they do, and how to work with them.

You can also integrate the brain into your lessons, check-ins, and individual interactions with students. Creativity is a wonderful ally when it comes to including brain basics in your day-to-day. 

Most importantly, don’t forget to celebrate students that use brain-language and knowledge. Positive reinforcement is your best-friend when it comes to building a classroom culture that celebrates the brain and all of its abilities.

Want to dig deeper? Check out this article from the Center For Responsive Schools.