The structure in the brain that encodes new information can retain only about 10-17 minutes at a time.  Brain-based research suggests the best learning occurs when students learn new content for 10-15 minutes and break for at least two minutes -- a perfect time for a movement activity.   

Gray Matters^® has developed a set of educational flash cards containing movement activities, perfect for use in the classroom or any place where learning occurs.  Each card provides an activity specifically designed for use in the classroom, supported by brain-based research findings.  These cards will help teachers to integrate movement into all content. 

The movement activities will:

On a physiological level, they will:

Each deck of flash cards contains 48 colorful cards, each containing a brain-based movement activity,  suggestions on how to integrate into the classroom and supporting research.  

To order a set of Gray Matters^® brand educational cards please contact Kim Bevill at mailto:kgbevill@comcast.net

Graphic design by

Littleton High School

Technology Student Association members

These cards are dedicated to all the students who like to play -- and to my daughter.

These cards are designed and illustrated by students, most of whom are excited at the idea of playing while they learn...especially my students!