3D Reading & Learning believes in working with the whole child! This summer we wanted to provide an opportunity locally to help families get moving and learn more about healthy brain development. Each Tuesday June-July we will be at a local Utah park (see below the schedule, it will be updated) and provide 3 different activities for children that they will rotate through. The activities are designed to help brain development, processing speed, coordination, focus, and have fun! These activities can be done at home as well. Learn more about the science below! ​
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Reserve your spot today by clicking this link.
More questions? Text/Call 801-210-1644
Summer Schedule
June 9th - Vineyard Grove Park 350 N. 100 E., Vineyard 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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June 16th - Vineyard Grove Park 350 N. 100 E., Vineyard 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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June 16th - North Wander Pocket Park Colonnade Drive, Saratoga Springs 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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June 23rd - Vineyard Grove Park 350 N. 100 E., Vineyard 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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​June 23rd - North Wander Pocket Park Colonnade Drive, Saratoga Springs 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Check back for updates throughout the summer!
Physical Activity-The Brain Body Connection
Physical Activity Enhances Academic Performance 1
Brain studies have found that a 12-week exercise program improved math and reading test scores in all kids, but especially in those with signs of ADHD 2
Even very light physical activity improves mood and cognitive performance by triggering the release of dopamine and serotonin. 3
Scientists now believe that to achieve the precision of the mature brain, stimulation in the form of movement and sensory experiences during the early developing years is necessary. Experience appears to exert its effects by strengthening and bonding synapses, which are the connections that are made between neurons. Connections that are not made by activity, or are weak, are “pruned away,” much like the pruning of dead or weak branches of a tree. If the neurons are used, they become integrated into the circuitry of the brain.
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REFERENCES
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James, J., Pringle, A., Mourton, S., & Roscoe, C. M. P. (2023). The Effects of Physical Activity on Academic Performance in School-Aged Children: A Systematic Review. Children (Basel, Switzerland), 10(6), 1019.
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Hagerman, E. & Ratey, J. (2010). Spark.
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University of Oregon. (2009). Changing Brains:Motor. Chapter 8 from the Changing Brains DVD. YouTube.
Primitive Reflexes
All of us are born with certain reflexes as babies that are intended to help us stay alive and function as new humans.
Not every child successfully integrates these reflexes. What scientists have found is that some people keep these early reflexes, sometimes for their entire lives. Research shows that this acts as a sort of barrier to growth. It can drastically affect that person’s ability to learn new information, to mature emotionally, mentally, physically and yes–even hamper their ability to read.
Games & Play
When students begin at 3D Learning, many parents are surprised that they often don’t crack a book or look at a reading exercise for weeks, or even a few months, instead doing exercises and games during most of their time in the beginning.
This is absolutely intentional and is research proven to work the best for increasing students skills, including their academic skills.
Focusing on academics without first strengthening the brain is sort of like someone suddenly having to compete in the Olympics for gymnastics when they can’t run a mile or do a somersault.
