Jj is for Jottings 113. Neuroplasticity and Complaining.
Following on from the previous article on neuroplasticity, we will now be more specific – how complaining rewires the brain for negativity. Research shows that most people complain once a minute during a typical conversation. Although complaining might feel good, but just like smoking or eating a whole box of chocolates in one sitting, it doesn’t do you any good. Continue reading
Jj is for Jottings 97. Reading-Aloud Games.
Following on from interactive reading with children, here are some ideas for “reading-aloud games” which you can play with children while reading stories with them. The idea is to be spontaneous, just playfully engaging in banter whilst actually providing wonderful learning opportunities as a bonus. It may sound strange, saying to be spontaneous and then making suggestions as to what to do. But it is helpful to see the types of games you can play and, once you have the idea, you can invent your own activities in the moment. Continue reading
This is what we do when we’re finally let out into the paddock after shearing – have a good roll!
You might need to concentrate a little harder for the first two paragraphs, but bear with me, it’ll become clear in the third. This applies to adults, too, not just children.
Jj is for Jottings: 3. Learning, Part 1.
To understand about learning, we need to know a little bit about how the nervous system works. Continue reading
Shearing 2014. Free at Last!
Jj is for Jottings 1. Repetition, Repetition, Repetition.
I love to be told that a teacher has just read “Aa is for Alpacas” to her class. Of course I’m delighted to hear it. Continue reading
