BRAIN GYM

I recently conducted a fun and engaging Brain Gym activity with my students, designed to boost focus, memory, and coordination. Using colourful, child-friendly materials, I created two simple boards—one with a winding path of coloured dots and another with a grid layout. These visuals, along with left–right hand cut-outs, helped students participate without feeling overwhelmed. The activity was especially helpful for early learners and children who need movement-based learning to stay attentive.

Students first traced the pathway of coloured dots using one finger, switching hands whenever the colour changed. This helped strengthen visual tracking and bilateral coordination. In the second activity, they tapped specific colours with specific hands—for example, left hand on blue, right hand on orange, and both hands on grey. This simple pattern game promoted cross-lateral movement, body awareness, and cognitive flexibility.

The students responded with excitement and stayed engaged throughout. The activity improved their concentration, hand-eye coordination, and readiness to learn. Even children who usually struggle with attention were alert and motivated. Brain Gym requires no special materials and can be easily repeated as a warm-up, sensory break, or part of a special education session. It’s a quick way to create a positive, energised learning environment.