
Program Brain Gym yang kami lakukan ini dilakukan juga dengan ibubapa di rumah setiap hari. Kami juga bermain dengan LAZY 8 menggunakan cat air dan activiti menggunakan Lazy 8 board. Selepas itu, kami membuat beberapa pergerakan CROSS CRAWL yang begitu menyeronokkan bagi nya, diikuti dengan HOOK-UP. Saya mengajak beliau melakukan PACE yang dimulakan dengan minum air. Pergerakan mata hitam nya tidak sekata dan pandangan nya tidak lagi tertumpu pada pada aktiviti yang sedang dijalankan. Setelah beberapa gerakan, Maya mula berkelip-kelip dan mata nya mula berair. Semasa membuat penilaian pada sessi konsultasi, saya meminta nya melihat pen yang saya gerakkan ke kanan dan ke kiri, dengan jarak lebih kurang 45cm pada aras mata nya. Bermula dari celik mata sebelum ke tadika, beliau akan masuk ke dunia maya nya dan disambung semula apabila pulang dari tadika sehingga ke malam hari.

Kegiatan seharian nya ketika di rumah ia lah bermain permainan maya atau melayari cerita di i-pad. Ibu ayah nya sangat bimbang kerana Maya tidak suka membaca atau menulis kerana mata nya cepat merasa penat. Beliau ada lah satu-satu anak perempuan dalam keluarga nya. Maya (nama samaran), seorang anak comel berumur 6 tahun. We cannot run away from the academic expectations that are put on us but we can help create an environment that nurtures independence that cultivates intentional and purposeful learning. Another parent has observed that her child, who used to whine when it came to doing homework, would now do his homework at his own behest.īrain Gym has helped me create an environment which spurs creativity, instead of one which is stressful whenever it came to the children accomplishing their daily routines. Parents have also mentioned that they find their children calmer at home. I have also observed that the children in general are looking forward to the daily Brain Gym sessions so much so that they request for the sessions. Her asking for help is a huge step in how she is managing her environment. There have been instances recently where she has asked me to guide her through certain movements which I found surprising for a child who is normally reserved and shy. When she completed the activity, she would diligently resume her writing assignment. I also noticed that when she experienced difficulties during the task, she would go to the Brain Gym corner which I have set up for Brain Gym activities and there she would pick out a Brain Gym activity to do. I introduced the Brain Gym movements to her, specifically those that would stimulate her motor skills.Īfter three weeks, I noticed that she showed a keener interest in her writing assignments. She comes from a non-Chinese speaking background and her adverse reaction to this task is clearly understandable. I have a girl aged five, who does not enjoy writing Chinese characters. The practice of Brain Gym movements has and continues to help the children under my care build a mindset that reacts to situations with a positive energy. I realized that the more grounded children are, the calmer they will be thus making them emotionally stable and ready to face the rigours of a daily routine.

I wanted to create a relaxed environment to enable children to take to their daily routine in an optimistic and productive manner.

SOO TENG, 29, who runs an after school programme has found Brain Gym to be an effective tool to help the children under her care to achieve consistency and confidence in their daily routine. Consult a therapist or physician regarding specific diagnoses or medical advice. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes. Details:- 00:00 - 00:12- Introduction 00:12 - 01:06- demonstration with dominant hand 01:06 - 02:13- demonstration with non-dominant hand 02:13 - 03:20- demonstration with both hands 03:20 - 04:03- mirroring pattern 04:03 - 04:55- zig-zag pattern 04:55 - 05:26- lazy 8 in different texture 05:26 - 05:54- demonstration in the air Disclaimer: These videos are not intended to provide medical advice or physician/therapist instruction. For some learners, this was quite a challenge and resulted in more than a bit of frustration. Any learner who was inclined to trace “ down the middle “ pattern. “New Information from Paul Dennison about Lazy 8s” For a long time, we encouraged learners to trace the lazy 8 pattern only in the “ up the middle” pattern. it can improve visual tracking - it helps in increasing attention span - it can develop writing flow and speed - it balances emotions - it can improve your memory - it helps improve cross laterality (crossing the midline of the body, your belly button, connects the right and left hemisphere) - it can develop hand dominance #it can be used in several different formats- using the eyes, drawing the figure of 8 in the appropriate orientation, and in motion. How exactly can LAZY EIGHT MOVEMENTS & PATTERNS help? - it can help you think clearly.
