This is a great book to help teachers teach (and learn for themselves) about the brain. I love the idea of using this topic to teach kids how they learn. One thing I found lacking were ideas of activities for actually using the scientific research to learn better... Each section had a 2 page reproducible worksheet, which is probably the least effect learning method for most people. There were a few activity ideas. But I've decided to use the book as a syllabus of sorts to guide me in developing lessons and activities to teach my kids. I read the section and then turn to pinterest and google to help me come up with multi-sensory learning activities about the topics. This is probably best because I can tailor my approach to best match the learning needs of my kids and no book could address all the different possible activities out there, though a few more examples of activities would have been nice. Overall I'm really excited about using this book with my kids for our next science unit. ( )

Brain-Based Learning With Gifted Students
by Kathryn Fishman-Weaver

What a treasure this book is for all elementary school children not only gifted students. The information and lessons about the brain challenges all students to develop new learning experiences. Children learn that their unique brain can develop new pathways in learning and new ways to engage in critical thinking.

As a former first grade teacher and head of Midwest Reading and Dyslexia Clinic in Kansas City I had many students who learn differently. Teachers
that use this book can help their students explore and take charge of their own thinking. Unlocking the brain plasticity can help the child realize that the brain continues developing through adulthood.

This book should be a must read for all educators, teachers, parents and grandparents.

Sunie Levin, MEd.
author and educator ( )