This week in our exploration of the science of learning the kids and I have been looking at getting ready to learn. We looked at how when we are calm and mindful, we learn. đ
I asked them if they can remember a time when they felt calm and what makes them feel calm.â
To my surprise, they responded quickly with examples such as reading, writing, drawing, and sitting on the carpet space at school. When I asked about how their bodies show that they feel calm they both stated that being crossed-legged was a position of calmness.
Their response to this question reminded me of a conversation I had the week before with Marek Lorys, we discussed meditation and calming the nervous system.đ§
Research shows that the parasympathetic nervous system plays a key role during learning, particularly when difficult tasks are being learned.
Next up for us from Dr. Kripa Sundarâs book âHow do I learnâ are opposite emotions. We will be working through the emotions and symptoms of being anxious and scared. This is to provide my children with a contrast that will help them understand when they are ready to learn.
Has anyone helped a child to understand when they are ready to learn? What did you do? đ§
For anyone who might be interested here is a link to Kripaâs book: amzn.to/3bFHoj7
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