This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year! Includes a full-color, innovative teaching poster with fascinating facts about the brain!Key Features : i : Transforms classrooms into focused learning environmentsii : Helps teachers motivate at-risk learners so each child can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionallyiii : Kids love learning about how their brains work—and how they can help their brains “grow”!iv : Includes high-interest activities to connect MindUP learning to all content areasv : Fosters a cohesive, caring classroom climate that enhances learningvi : Correlates with the social and emotional learning goals created by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
