Incredible Brains!
Have a go at making a brain hat, build a brain cell and learn more about our amazing minds!
How do you recognise faces? Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making? Have a go at making a brain hat, build a brain cell and learn more about our amazing minds!
Our activities, presented by psychologists from the University of York, are designed for children aged 8-13 (but suitable for all ages) working with teachers and parents.
What you will need for a brain hat:
- Copies of the patterns from the link below
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- White glue or glue stick (if you want to avoid too much tape on the hat)
Build a Brain hat pdf (PDF 
, 26,504kb)
What you will need to build a brain cell:
- Pipe cleaners
- Beads
Build a Brain cell pdf (PDF , 354kb)
Health and Safety:
- Young children should be supervised when using scissors and glue
- Small parts such as beads could be a choking hazard
- Our building a brain cell activity is not suitable for children under 3 years old
You may also be interested in other events presented by psychologists from the University of York including When the Going Gets Tough, Have a Nap and The Listening Brain.
