A Simple Brain Exercise

Click through as quickly as you can and read the words on each

slide

PURPLE

GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

ORANGE

BROWN

Stop.

Did it get harder as you went?

Okay, now try this one

Instead of reading the word, say the color of the text.

Remember, go as quickly as you can. Ready? Go!

GREEN

WHITE

ORANGE

BLUE

BLACK

RED

Stop.

Which exercise did you find more difficult?

Do you think you could get better at both exercises with some

practice and patience?

What do you think that says about the way your brain processes information?

Some kids may not be able to see things as clearly as we do.

But with some practice (on their part) and some patience (on our

part) they will get there.