5 Brain-Ready Strategies

1. Greet At The Door – Start each day and class with a positive connection – a smile, handshake, or encouraging word.
2. Visuals & Agendas – Use visuals, schedules and posted agendas to help students anticipate what’s coming and stay focused.
3. Interpersonal Relationships – Build trust and community – model empathy, collaboration, and positive interactions.
4. Learning Targets – Clearly communicate what students and learning and why it matters. Refer to targets throught the lesson.
5. Chunk & Chew – Present information in small, mangeable pieces and give students time to process, talk, or practice before moving on.