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Brain Games
Stephen Hiles

Prompting the Mind with Brain Games

Brain games are quite stimulating in nature. They stimulate the brain by reinforcing mental activities which we ordinarily would not participate in. Drilling of the mind is not limited to

Brain Games
Stephen Hiles

How to Improve Memory with Brain Games

These small brain ‘games’ of recalling what we have done throughout the day, the people we met during the day and their names is a very effective way to strengthen

Brain Games
Stephen Hiles

Brain-Based Teaching as it Applies to Online Learning

“Brain-based teaching” is not just a fad in the education world; it is a scientifically based understanding of how people learn. Scientists and educators are now collaborating on studies of

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

More Icebreakers

Letter collage Give each student a large printout of the first letter of his/her name. Block lettering will work best for this activity. For example: Also have glue sticks, scissors,

Brain Games
Stephen Hiles

Brain Games for Future Planning

Look at our world today. We are on the verge of entering an era where artificial intelligence will be the king. In this new era, the human brain is largely

Brain Games
Stephen Hiles

Cryptograms in Brain Games

Cryptograms were originally used in warfare to keep the enemy from learning plans if a courier was captured. In those days when the practice was immensely popular, war commands didn’t

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Jigsaw Brain Games

Let’s begin with how gorgeous jigsaws can be a wallpaper for your room. Apart from being rather aesthetic to the eye, they are also relatively inexpensive to purchase. There are

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

MAH JONGG Brain Games

Towards the end of World War I, an American business owner named Joseph Babcock modified an existing 19th century Chinese game. The game came to be known as Mah Jongg.

Steve Hiles

I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!

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