Building Brains MAY Newsletter

Hello, Oki, and welcome to our monthly newsletter!

Each month, we share upcoming events, new blog posts, games, and resources to support brain health through play. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, keep reading for research-backed ideas to help build strong brains.

Building Brains MAY News

Do you know a student in grades 6–9? This short survey is designed to help us learn directly from middle and junior high students so we can develop meaningful summer programming that reflects their interests and needs.

NEW BLOG POSTS

Sun, Apr 12

More Than Just a Game: How Sports Shape Children’s Neurodevelopment and Life Skills

The benefits of organized sports extend well beyond just physical health. Research shows that engaging in sports during childhood supports brain development and cognitive functioning (Tan et al.,

Sat, Apr 4

Understanding Executive Functions

Many of the challenges we experience in everyday life, like losing focus while studying, reacting impulsively, forgetting plans, or struggling to adapt when things change, are connected to a set of

Sat, Mar 28

Why is Socializing Important for the Development of our Brains

Socializing is often misunderstood as a personality trait or something only “extroverts” enjoy. In reality, social connection is not optional. It is biological. From infancy to old age, our brains are

Building Brains was thrilled to be part of Southern Alberta Ethnic Association’s newcommer event to engage with families and children.

Building Brains is pleased to be partnering with YMCA to offer Strengthening the Aging Brain.

Interested in registering? Email cvrfitness@lethbridgeymca.ca

To find out where we’ll be this month - take a look at our calendar of events and stop by to play!