MOSTLY MIND MAPS, MOZART, and MOVEMENT PARENT RESOURCE CENTRE (PRC) Workshop 1 October 9, 2009 Beijing City International School

RELAXED AWARENESS BRAIN GYM Lazy Eights  Place 1 arm in front of body with thumb raised  Rotate thumb from the center to form an 8 on its side  Follow thumb with eyes keeping head still  Do it with either hand  Do it with both hands

CONNECT - PAST  How to get ideas on paper  Take notes  Make notes

CONNECT - FUTURE

BIG PICTURE  LINEAR vs. RADIANT

GOALS  Describe the laws and recommendations for mind maps using pictures, words, and gestures  Make a summary mind

RELAXED AWARENESS BRAIN GYM Names in the Air  Make large movements with your preferred hand  Write from L to R crossing your midline  Do it with each hand, then both hands simultaneously

INPUT Information about Mind Maps

MIND MAP RUBRIC LAWINDICATOR 123 ORDER  I put the information on my mind map in 123 order or the correct order in time. GROUPS  I put the information in groups. EMPHASIS  I used a central image with 3 or more colours.  I used pictures and symbols throughout my mind map.  I used different sizes of print.  I used correct spacing.  I used dimension. CONNECTIONS  I used lines or arrows to connect words. CLEAR  I wrote just 1 key word per line.  I printed all the words on lines.  I wrote all the key words upright.  I connected lines to other lines.  I made the central lines thicker.  I used clear pictures and symbols.  My paper was horizontal. STYLE  My mind map shows my own personal style.

CORTICAL SKILLS  Word  Number  Logic  Image  Rhythm  Colour  Spatial awareness

OTHER APPLICATIONS

RELAXED AWARENESS BRAIN GYM Neck Roll Sit upright or stand Roll neck slowly all the way around Do it with your eyes closed or open Do it in both directions

MIND MAP RUBRIC LAWINDICATOR 123 ORDER  I put the information on my mind map in 123 order or the correct order in time. GROUPS  I put the information in groups. EMPHASIS  I used a central image with 3 or more colours.  I used pictures and symbols throughout my mind map.  I used different sizes of print.  I used correct spacing.  I used dimension. CONNECTIONS  I used lines or arrows to connect words. CLEAR  I wrote just 1 key word per line.  I printed all the words on lines.  I wrote all the key words upright.  I connected lines to other lines.  I made the central lines thicker.  I used clear pictures and symbols.  My paper was horizontal. STYLE  My mind map shows my own personal style.