The Brain-Compatible Classroom: Using What We Know About Learning to Improve Teaching

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About

Did you know that the best time to learn something new is during the first two hours after you wake up and the last two hours before you go to sleep? Did you know that stressing key points in color can boost memory retention by 25 percent?

Dedication

Preface and Acknowledgments

Introduction

A Walk Through the Brain

Emotional Wellness and a Safe Environment

The Body, Movement, and the Brain

About the authors

Laura Erlauer is an elementary school principal. Her professional background includes teaching kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 7th grade, and serving as a coordinator for gifted and talented students. She has provided consultation and workshops for school districts and has been a speaker at local and national conventions on the topic of brain-compatible learning. Erlauer has authored and coauthored journal articles on the topic as well.