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Food for Thought

The Learning Brain

 Your child needs to have energy for learning. Daily intake of water and food is essential for thinking and learning. The following facts are very eye opening and informative.

The Brain needs at least 8 to 12 glasses of water  daily for optimal functioning.  Dehydration can lead  to impaired learning.  Having your child bring a water  bottle to school to have access to water, when  needed is beneficial to their learning.   Daily intake of green leafy vegetables, nuts,  lean meats/beans, fish, fresh fruit all can  boost learning.

The Brain's make up:  ~ Adult human brain weighs 3 lbs.  ~ One million miles of nerve fibers. ~Brain is made up of 78% water and consumes about 20% of the body's energy. ~Eight gallons of blood flow through the brain each hour. ~Doodling cements learning. ~Movement anchors thinking. ~Repetition helps anchor the learning experience. ~You use 15% more of your brain when standing. ~Rest time allows brain development.