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Helping Kids Learn How Their Brains Work

A frontal view of several, diverse elementary school students running in an outdoor corridor at their school.

The Hechinger Report

Jackie Mader

What if improving children’s mental health — and life outcomes — could be done by teaching kids how their brains work?

Overview

Teachers at Momentous School in Dallas approach early education with lessons on neuroscience and mindfulness, fostering a focus on brain health from pre-K onward.In schools across the country, educators are encouraging young learners to practice strategies that help them gain self-awareness and strengthen emotional regulation.

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“The point isn’t to never have stress in your life, it’s to know what to do with it. Children and parents having agency and tools helps them know how to navigate life stressors, which has a buffering effect on their brain.” - Jessica Gomez, Psychologist and Executive Director of Momentous Institute
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