Mind Your Brain with Terry Small & Co

The Firelight Foundation is extremely pleased to present Terry Small aka "the brain man" Terry is a sought after international conference speaker who will leave you astounded at the wonders of the human brain while giving you practical tips to help your and your children work more efficiently. www.terrysmall.com.

This is part of a wider programme across 12 and 13 March. Please check the website for full details and bookings. Bookings are essential and places limited. Early bird discount closes 1 March.

Audience: parents, homeschoolers/home educators, teachers, businesses. A children's programme for 5-12 year-olds is available.

13 March Programme:
• 8.15am - venue opens for registration and resource viewing

• 9am - keynote: Engaging the brain part 1 with Terry Small
Have you ever taught something only to discover that it just did not "stick" in the minds of your students? It is possible to easily help them learn faster and remember more, and have more fun.

Learn and discover: how the brain processes information; the best way for students to take notes; why state and strategy are just as important as content; top 10 brain-learning principles; what students report is the #1 study technique; how music affects learning; how to boost attention; how to increase the capacity of one's memory and much, much more. T

Two lively, humorous, and interactive sessions - leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different.

• 10.30am - morning tea

• 11.00am - Keynote: Studying with the brain in mind, with Terry Small
You can make this your child's best year ever in school or homeschool! what does it take to be a superior student? the most important secret is a great study strategy! Terry Small's student success system shows your kids how to take charge of their time and succeed. Discover the 33 secrets of smart students. This student success system shows you how to study smarter, not harder. This exciting, funny, live seminar will keep you laughing and learning.

You will learn how to: study more efficiently, in less time; ace exams; take great notes; improve your memory; tackle your textbooks with confidence; use the #1 study technique in the world and much more.

• 12.30pm - lunch

• 1.30pm - Breakout sessions - choice of:
-Session A - Laughing matters, with Terry Small
Learning increases with laughter! brain research has a great deal to say about the role of humour in learning. The benefits include: increased flow of brain neuro-transmitters; increased attention levels; greater rapport; lower physical and mental stress; increased retention; enhanced self-esteem; increased optimism; greater creativity; increased divergent thinking; and many others. In this highly entertaining seminar, many practical ideas will be presented. You will learn how to use humour and laughter to promote better, faster learning.
www.terrysmall.com

- Session B: How to stop your kids going broke, with Sylvia Bowden
Sylvia is a life coach, budget advisor, author who speaks around the country to families on money matters, and a guest speaker for parents inc.
Entry is $15 per family with each family receiving a copy of her book (rrp $24.95). Sylvia strongly suggests that parents and teens attend this session together for maximum value.
www.silbo.co.nz

- Session C: Graham Braddock art workshop for parents/teachers of 5-12 year-olds
Renowned for beautiful paintings, art prints and inspirational art seminars (including in homeschooling circles), we're very privileged to have him take this adult session. Techniques to bring the best out in your kids as well as give many tips and tricks. He is also doing an art workshop during the children’s programme.
www.grahambraddock.co.nz

• 3pm - afternoon tea

• 3.30pm - Keynote: Engaging the brain part 2, with Terry Small.

• 5pm - conference concludes

Brought to you by the Firelight Foundation, Learnex, Institute for Excellence In Writing, CES Books and Tisa.

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