The Brainy Learner

Looking for worksheets to help your students consolidate their understanding of the structure and function of the brain and limbic system? This pack includes: Coloured and Black and White versions of labelling the basic structure (four main lobes, spinal cord and cerebellum). Coloured version of labelling the structures of the limbic system. Coloured and Black and White versions of main lobes match up (matching structure to function) Coloured and Black and White versions of limbic system match

Brains are amazing! They allow us to think, feel, move, dance, sing, play sport, eat, and learn. In fact, they help us do everything in life. Although everyone’s brain looks the same, each of us have unique ways of thinking, doing and being. What are you great at? What makes you unique? How does your brain think, learn, know and feel? Use the brain picture to show your brain superpowers! These worksheets can be used for: Social and emotional learningIdentity and characteristicsGetting to know yo

Looking for worksheets to help your students consolidate their understanding of neuron structure and function? These student friendly worksheets are an excellent resource to help your students understand the structure and function of the neuron. This pack includes: Coloured and Black and White versions of labelling the basic structure of a neuron. Coloured and Black and White versions of labelling the basic structure of the neuron with word bank. Match up worksheet- matching structure of the ne

Emotional understanding and regulation are two important life skills because: Self-Regulation = Self-Control = Empowered and Prepared. These simple yet effective posters provide visual cues and step-by-step instructions of how to use each strategy. Each strategy is aligned to how we are feeling. Looking for strategies to help when your students are feeling emotionally or physically overwhelmed? Or do you want to explicitly teach your learners strategies they can put into place to help them feel

Looking for a variation on See, Think, Wonder? With a 'Connect' added to this Thinking Routine, have your students go further in their initial thinking. Can they make connections to something they know of already? Something they've learnt about? Seen? A book they've read? An experience they've had? Simple and effective to use in your classroom for any learning experience.

Looking for a different way to have your students reflect on their learning? Try Head, Heart & Hand. This strategy encourages students to think about their learning across three lenses- Head (cognition and change in knowledge and thinking), Heart (feelings) and Hand (physical action and next steps). This resource provides you with the A4 poster prompt, as well as the student worksheet.

Emotional understanding and regulation are two important life skills because: Self-Regulation = Self-Control = Empowered and Prepared. These cards have step-by-step instructions of how to use each strategy. Each strategy is aligned to how we are feeling. Looking for strategies to help when your students are feeling emotionally or physically overwhelmed? Or do you want to explicitly teach your learners strategies they can put into place to help them feel empowered to take control of their feeling

IB PYP Who We Are, Where We Are in Place & Time, How the World Works, How We Express Ourselves, How We Organise Ourselves, Sharing the Planet Need a cute cover for each Unit of Inquiry? These are black and white to let your students colour in and create a border for their books.

Do you use the Approaches to Learning in your classroom? These desk charts will help your learners to focus on a chosen skill. Students can choose from the nominated skills or come up with one of their own. They write the skill on their goal page, documenting their progress over five separate occasions until achieving success.

Use this quick and easy cut and paste activity to help your students learn about or consolidate their knowledge of the generalised functions of each brain hemisphere. Can also be used as a great starter to discuss brain health, development, learning and neuromyths. Answers Included! For science, biology, anatomy, biology or general classroom use.

Looking for a creative way for your students to reflect on their learning? This resource includes both reflection prompt poster and the student worksheet. Try Coming Up Roses. What has been a blooming moment? What has been prickly? What has been planted in the soil?

Looking for a different way to have your students reflect on their learning? This resource includes the reflection prompt poster and student worksheet. Try the 4C Reflection strategy. This strategy encourages students to think about their learning across four questions - What are you confident about? What can you celebrate? What challenged you? What are you still curious about? A4 landscape worksheet ready to print and use

Want to get your students interested in learning about the brain? Do this through the Thinking Routine: See, Think, Wonder, Connect. This resource includes a See, Think, Wonder, Connect graphic organizer worksheet and 10 pages of different representations of the brain. Use them as a provocation in science, anatomy, biology, health, psychology or a general classroom.

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset and the importance of positive self-talk? Looking for a way for students to document their thinking? These worksheets can help! Includes: 2 worksheets focused on changing our thoughts. EG: 'when my brain tries to tell me... I can tell myself.'2 worksheets for students to draw what they feel when they display a growth mindset.1 page for writing down all the positive self-talk sayings.1 colouring in page -'I have a Growth Mindset!'

Looking for a different way to have your students reflect on their learning? Try the 4C Reflection strategy. This strategy encourages students to think about their learning across four questions - What are you confident about? What can you celebrate? What challenged you? What are you still curious about? A4 landscape worksheet ready to print and use

Looking for a different way to have your students reflect on their learning? Try Head, Heart & Hand. This strategy encourages students to think about their learning across three lenses- Head (cognition and change in knowledge and thinking), Heart (feelings) and Hand (physical action and next steps). Worksheet is A4 Landscape- ready to print and use!

Self-regulation is an important life skill. Teaching our students to identify different self-regulation strategies is key to a successful classroom experience. Do you have learners that struggle to articulate what they need? Maybe they are shy and don't want to speak up? Perhaps they have trouble finding the words in that moment or realise they are about to flip their switch. There could be many reasons why our learners have difficulty telling us what they need to calm down, regulate, or get the

Are you teaching your students about Growth Mindset? Wanting a fun way to display their strategies and skills? And give a visual cue about how having a growth mindset grows the brain? These I'm Growing My Brain plant pots are a cute way to do this. Two sheets included.

Getting ready for the start of the year? Wanting to build relationships between your students but want to go deeper than 'what is your favourite...?'. These cards can help! 20 different questions to help get your students talking to each other, engaging in conversation and learning more about their classmates than just what's on the surface. Questions are across a range of topics including personal motivations, learning preferences, and emotions. They encourage students to dig a little deeper by

Having a growth mindset takes effort, encouragement and support. Do your learners need some reminders about growth mindset? Maybe a positive note to help them in their learning journey? Or perhaps you're encouraging your class to support each other more in their everyday activities. These affirmation cards can help! 28 cards with positive affirmations about having a growth mindset. There are two sets to choose from: coloured watercolour background, or white with cute brain clipart. Use them