Classroom Activators 2/e

Jerry Evanski has been a teacher and school administrator at all levels K-12. He has written several books and has taught at the university level for many years. He has been conducting workshops for Discipline Associations and for The Teacher Learning Center for the past two decades. He created and teaches the Brain Research in Education certification program at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. The video he created about the program won two Telly Awards in 2005. He is also a trained facilitator for Super Camp, which is an internationally known accelerated learning program. His current research is focused on identifying and correcting potential visual, auditory, and kinesthetic blocks to learning. Evanski received his master's degree in music education, his educational specialist and his doctorate degree in general administration and supervision from Wayne State University.

Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Brain Research and the Classroom Using This Book How and When to Use These Activities 1. Energize the Environment The Right Stuff Lighting The Sense of Smell The Effect of Ions Musical Moments Varying Your Instruction Novelty and Surprise Theme Days To Get Volunteers Visual Context 2. Get Your Students' Attention State of the Class Feedback Breathing Hands and Arms Voice Cross Laterals Heavy Jobs Novel Movements 3. Energize Your Students Getting Into Groups Random Groupings Get Students Up and Moving Circle Games Circadian Rhythm Silence Pre-Writing Activities A Leg Up Gross Motor Eyes Props 4. Build Teams and Community Getting To Know You Contemporary Variations Group Challenges Just for Fun References

"A wonderful compilation of practical exercises and strategies designed to get and keep students' interest and attention. Evanski shows how teachers can make their classrooms stimulating places of learning and offers specific ways of gaining the attention of even highly distractible students." -- Allen Mendler, Educational Consultant "Evanski does a wonderful job of boiling brain research down to effective and practical strategies that work for master and rookie teachers alike. The ideas in this book have helped me spice up my lessons and create a successful learning community." -- Brent Vasicek, Fourth-Grade Teacher "Chock full of great ideas and easy to use! Whether you are a novice teacher or an established pro, there is a great deal of worthwhile information in this book. It's obvious that the author has spent most of his life in the classroom. The strategies he offers meet the needs of any teacher." -- Al Diver, Principal