Brain Parts
This part of the brain is in charge of storing memories
Hippocampus
Act out one calming strategy you can use when you're upset at recess
Deep breathing, walking away, naming the feeling
Why is the hippocampus important?
It helps me learn and remember
This part of the brain is in charge of your fight, flight or freeze response
Amygdala
Point to where your PFC is
Forehead
What does the amygdala do?
Keeps me safe
This part of the brain is in charge of thinking, problem solving and making good choices
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
Point to where your amygdala is
Behind the ears
What animal do we use to represent the PFC?
The wise owl
This part of the brain helps you to think and speak
Cerebrum
Point to where your hippocampus is
Behind the ears, a little higher
What animal do we use to represent the hippocampus
Elephant
This part of the brain is in charge of helping you move
Cerebellum
Act out (and/or name) the 3 F's your amygdala does
Fight, flight, freeze
Does the PFC help you to focus on a task?
Yes