Look Inside the Course
Module 1
Introducing BrainMoves, you’ll understand the key role of movement in child development and the transformative potential of the BrainMoves movements in their work with preschoolers.
Module 2
Diving into brain development and the role of reflexes, this module explains why BrainMoves works. Gain a deeper understanding of the neurological basis for the movements, empowering you to apply BrainMoves more effectively and confidently.
Module 3
This hands-on module teaches the easiest BrainMoves movements that most preschoolers can do. Learn how to demonstrate and teach these movements, gaining practical skills to immediately implement BrainMoves with children.
Module 4
Focusing on core stability and anatomical orientation, this module explores movements that strengthen the body's center. You’ll learn how these movements are critical to helping to create the synapses that regulate equilibrium, stabilization and organization. These movements help to create an important foundation for overall development and improved behavior in preschoolers.
Module 5
Module five covers movements that strengthen the child’s ability to cross the body's midline, crucial for left-to-right brain connections and learning readiness. Learn how these movements can dramatically improve a child's focus, coordination, fine motor skills, and cognitive abilities.
Module 6
Introducing the six BrainMoves movements that you can do in five minutes or less, this module teaches you how to kickstart a child's day or learning session by quickly engaging and preparing them for focused activities.
Module 7
Combining the BrainMoves movements with positive statements can enhance the effectiveness of the BrainMoves movements. Learn how to write simple, practical statements that state specifically which skills or behaviors you would like to improve.
Module 8
The final module provides practical tools and creative ideas for using BrainMoves and making it fun. This course will leave you fully equipped to integrate BrainMoves into your daily routines and confident in your ability to positively impact children's behavior and development.
Teacher & Parents Aids
You will receive downloadable posters, bookmarks, coloring pages, animal stories, and movement cards for your children, and reference pages and worksheets for yourself.
Hello! Welcome to BrainMoves!
I’m your Course Creator and Instructor, Diane!
I'm Diane Malik, M.A. and I've developed BrainMoves to help preschoolers overcome developmental delays, balance and coordination challenges, learning challenges, trauma recovery, and various behavioral, psychological, emotional, and physical issues associated with stress. With 15 years of clinical experience using BrainMoves with preschoolers and individuals of all ages who have special needs, I've seen the transformative power of movement-based learning.
I've been a licensed Brain Gym teacher and consultant since 2002 and I hold a master's degree in counseling psychology. Along with certifications in creative arts therapies for children, families, and couples, I'm also a certified professional nanny, with extensive training in child development, behavior modification, and working with children with special needs. I'm excited to bring my years of experience into the BrainMoves Course. It is designed to make learning fun and effective for children by using playful movements that enhance their development and well-being.
