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Being pulled into the world of a gripping novel can trigger actual, measurable changes in the brain that linger for at least five days after reading, scientists have said.

"Mathematics: Why the brain sees maths as beauty"

Finding ways to incorporate art into the everyday classroom is essential. It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain. What better way to create excitement in the math, science or history classroom? Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly... from math and science, to language arts and geography. So go ahead, start incorporating art into your everyday teaching.

Finding ways to incorporate art into the everyday classroom is essential. It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain. What better way to create excitement in the math, science or history classroom? Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly... from math and science, to language arts and geography. So go ahead, start incorporating art into your everyday teaching.

"Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" - standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident - can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success."

3 panel comics of Shakespeare's plays. Useful as starters/room decoration.

3 panel comics of Shakespeare's plays. Useful as starters/room decoration. 

3 panel comics of Shakespeare's plays. Useful as starters/room decoration.

3 panel comics of Shakespeare's plays. Useful as starters/room decoration. 

This is such a fun, interactive way to get the kids moving... best of all it can take as little time as you need! Thank you for all you do!"

Good ideas!