You might hear your student talking about our MIND UP time during the day. Mind Up is a curriculum that teaches students about the brain and how it works. Having this understanding helps kids to be more thoughtful in how they approach learning and social interactions.

So far, we have learned some key areas of the brain. You may have heard your first grader talking about these three key parts of the brain: the Prefrontal Cortex, the Amygdala, and the Hippocampus. The Prefrontal Cortex is our WISE LEADER, it is where our smart thinking happens (math, reading, etc.). Our Hippocampus is where our memories are stored, it is our MEMORY SAVER. And the Amygdala is the part of our brain that helps us stay safe when we are in danger, it is our SECURITY GUARD.