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STEM20: Virtual Event

Teaching the Brain to Young Learners

By Rebecca Kurson (Collegiate School: New York, NY)

Engineering General Science Early Childhood Elementary

Join in for an introduction to the brain and mindfulness for the youngest learners. In this kindergarten unit, students learn the basics of how the brain works, as well as a few parts of the brain and the meaning of growth mindset. This unit includes a “brainy” engineering project.

Takeaways

  1. Students can learn how the parts of the brain work Students can learn how to use mindfulness Students will learn about growth mindset

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