by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jul 14, 2024 | Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters 2: Dopamine Dear Friend, Welcome to the middle of summer and our email series on neurotransmitters. Since dopamine hits abound in summer, we’ll start with this “feel-good” hormone. Hopefully, students are playing outside, jumping...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 30, 2024 | Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 8: Brain Waves Explained 2 Dear Friend, On the 4th of July, we celebrate Independence Day, which often involves fireworks—big and bold, boisterous and beautiful. How do you experience a fireworks display?Do you enjoy them? Depending on your point of...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 23, 2024 | Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 8: Brain Waves Explained Dear Friend, Summertime is here! Find out how fun in the sun actually helps students develop two key components of learning: curiosity and open-mindedness. The slower pace of summer allows students to move from the beta...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 16, 2024 | Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 7: Flow State Dear Friend, Summer is fluid. We go with the flow of longer days and later bedtimes. We live by the tides. Or wander in the sunshine. We lose track of time. If this expansiveness gives way to feeling more focused or at ease, you may...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 9, 2024 | Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 6: From a Calm Mind to Flipping Your Lid Dear Friend, Welcome to the week of Flipping Your Lid! In our city, we’re nearing the last week of school. Students are feeling a range of emotions.Teachers are trying to keep them from bouncing off the...
