At the Brain Center of Green Bay, we are here to educate and empower generational brain health. And now with schools closed during the COVID-19 crisis that means that many parents are stepping into the shoes of both parent and teacher. So we decided to assembled books, activities, and a general overview of our brains and brain health for children.

First, how to explain the brain to our children. We like to say the brain is like a computer that takes information from our body and our senses and then sends those messages to our body. And these messages can be sent even when we are asleep.

Our brains have many different parts that work together - below are the key parts:

Cerebrum: the region of the brain comprising the largest area, acting to coordinate voluntary movement and control conscious mental activity.
Cerebellum: the region of the brain controlling voluntary muscle coordination and balance.
Brain Stem: the lower portions of the brain that connect the brain to the spinal cord.
Pituitary: a small, two-lobed gland of vertebrates that is located at the base of the brain and produces important metabolic and developmental hormones
Hypothalamus: the part of the brain below the thalamus in the ventral region of the diencephalon, important in the regulation of the autonomic nervous system and body temperature.

Children’s Books On Brain Health

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Brain Activities & Crafts

We found some great activities and crafts from The Crafty Classroom all related to our brains! Below are three of the crafts and activities they have posted. The first one is to create a brain hat, a jello brain, and a brain puzzle! Check out their site (linked below) for more activities and crafts you can do with your children on how our brains function.

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