Building Children’s Brain Power

When children move, play, explore; wonder, imagine, create; talk, question, read;
they are actually building important connections inside their brains. 
Experience literally sculpts the brain!

You are invited to participate in this informative, inspirational overview of how children’s brains grow and develop, ages three – ten. Learn about:

• building the foundation: how the brain grows and makes connections
• creating the framework for learning: how experiences change the brain
• tools for learning: using the whole brain
• timing: windows of opportunity for optimal growth
• nutrition: the building blocks of a healthy brain

Explore how to foster greater intelligence by nurturing brain growth in four important areas:

1. moving, sensing and exploring
2. seeing, remembering and imagining
3. listening, talking and understanding
4. feeling and relating.

Experience this information in a concrete, easy to understand manner through fun, interactive strategies designed to engage the brain.  Learn ways to keep your own brain healthy – it’s never too late to grow new connections!

Receive a manual filled with information, resources and strategies.

Your presenter is Victoria Tennant, M.Ed.

Victoria is an educational consultant with 38 years of experience, including 10 years as an early childhood classroom teacher. She began teaching adults in 1978 as an instructor for the early childhood program Mathematics Their Way™. Her graduate level course developed in 1980,Teaching the Whole Child: applications of brain/mind research, was one of the first courses in the nation for educators on learning and the brain.  She is the author of Healthy Beginnings™ – nurturing children’s growing minds, and Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments™ – helping young children and their caregivers manage stress, published by Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (www.chef.org).  For program information on Calming Ourselves in Stressful Moments™ (3rd Edition, 2012), please see www.mindfulnesseducation4life.com. Victoria was also a 4MAT™ Learning Styles Consultant and a Licensed Brain Gym™Practitioner.  Over the years Victoria has built an outstanding reputation for her presentations on brain development to educators, parents, state organizations, and at numerous conferences.

Schedule a Presentation

This presentation is available in the following formats:
1.5 to 2 hours @ $700
3 hours @ $1,000
4 hours @ $1,500
6 hours @ $2,000
Fee for a keynote presentation is determined by the event.

Travel expenses are additional and include airfare (plus transportation to and from airport and workshop site) or mileage (round trip Olympia @ IRS allowable rate), meals and lodging.
Masters for a manual will be provided, to be printed by sponsor for participants.