Everyone knows that gymnastics is good for the body and overall health. It helps stretch and keep muscles in shape. But the brain is also a muscle — and it needs exercise too.
Brain gymnastics is called neuro-gymnastics, and it helps develop this “muscle” and keep it in tone.
Regular neuro-gymnastics is especially important for children and older adults.
In this article, we’ll explain how neuro-gymnastics helps children develop and how it enhances learning Russian at Palme School.
Lessons for Children with Neuro-Gymnastics
At Palme School, we use various approaches to achieve maximum results. Our lessons for children include:
- Films and TV series
- Cartoons
- Role-playing and theatrical exercises
- Listening to music and singing
- Puzzles and quests
These methods allow each child to get the best results, regardless of their personality or learning style.
Neuro-gymnastics helps children exercise their brains, switch easily between tasks, reduce anxiety, and boost self-confidence.
Online Learning for Children
The format of learning is less important than the content and teaching approach.
Online lessons provide comfort, which is especially important for children who are shy or have difficulties interacting with peers.
Neuro-gymnastics during lessons helps develop:
The more children achieve, the more motivated they become — which is why brain exercises are so valuable for learning.
Simple Brain Exercises You Can Try
You can try neuro-gymnastics yourself. The exercises are simple, but their effects are noticeable:
1. Colored Circles Exercise
Draw circles of three colors. Assign a number of fingers to each color. Task: touch each circle with the correct number of fingers as quickly as possible.
2. Vehicle Drawing Exercise
Draw basic shapes of cars on a sheet. Let the child draw various cars, buses, or trucks. This exercise develops creativity and memory.
3. Shapes and Points Exercise
Draw a triangle and a square with large dots in each corner.
Task: touch each point with fingers simultaneously. Left hand for triangle points Right hand for square points. Start each round from the bottom left corner.
Try these exercises yourself and show them to your family — they are fun and extremely useful!
