Jj is for Jottings 38. More Comments from Experienced Teachers.
This is a follow-on from Jottings 35. I said that it would be continued next time – and that was on 6th December! Somehow Christmas and other issues intervened, but here is the second half now.
Both primary and secondary teachers comment on the fact that children are less able to make connections and “join up the dots”, which is something I frequently observe myself. Continue reading
Finally, an introduction to two more of the alpacas’ “friends”. Shikha, a chocolate Burmese (very dark – I think he must be 70% chocolate!) and his sister, Shanti, a lilac Burmese. I’m not sure how friendly the alpacas are with the cats. The cats certainly go into the paddock with the alpacas, but they need to be wary because I’ve seen the alpacas chase them occasionally, especially Geisha.
Jj is for Jottings 27. Your Brain on Junk Food.
New Australian research from Deakin University and Australian National University confirms that junk food damages the brain. The hippocampus is the area of the brain responsible for memory and learning, so if it isn’t functioning properly, then our brains aren’t, either. Continue reading
