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Brain Train

Aug 01 2026
Magazine

Welcome to Brain Train Magazine – empowering dyslexic children and teens! Explore dyslexia insights, support, and tips for parents. Discover specialized learning techniques and classroom strategies. Dive into inspiring success stories of famous dyslexics. Join us on a journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future!

Welcome to the Festival of Ideas!

Spotlight • From “What If…” to “What Is!”

Famous Dyslexic • The Persistence Engineer: The Story of James Dyson.

Historical Figure • The Animated Visionary: The Magic of Hayao Miyazaki.

Real Kids, Real Stories • Sparkle Bud of the Month: Meet Zoe, the Eco Builder!

The Adventures of Dex the Dyslexic Detective!

MY DREAM PORTFOLIO • A creative sketchbook to draw and sketch your big ideas!

THE DREAMER'S DO-OLOGY

Learning Fun Intro • Get Ready to Make Some Magic!

MARBLE RUN MAYHEM! • A HANDS-ON CHALLENGE TO BUILD THE MOST CREATIVE MARBLE RUN USING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LIKE CARDBOARD TUBES, TAPE, AND EGG CARTONS. THE FOCUS IS ON TESTING AND IMPROVING THE DESIGN TO GET MARBLE FROM START TO FINISH IN THE SLOWEST OR MOST INTERESTING WAY.

MARBLE RUN MAYHEM! • A HANDS-ON CHALLENGE: Build the most creative run using household items! Test, improve, and make it flow in the most interesting ways!

Design Thinking • Build a Better Lunchbox!

BUILD A BETTER LUNCHBOX! • A guided activity on re-designing an everyday object. Kids, let's innovate!

DESIGN A FESTIVAL POSTER FOR YOUR HOMETOWN • Create Your Own “DREAMERS & DOERS FESTIVAL”!

Tech Corner • Digital Making.

Story Time • The Cardboard Kingdom Carnival.

Giggle-works.

For You & Your Alone • Your Project Planner.

THE BIG IDEA BREAKDOWN • A fun way to turn YOUR big project into smaller missions!

CELEBRATE THE “OOPS!” • (An activity that reframes mistakes).

For Parents & Guardians Nurturing the Innovator. • From Messy Projects to Masterpieces: Fostering a Maker Mindset.

For Parents & Guardians Expert Insight • The Link Between Dyslexia and Entrepreneurial Thinking.

THE UNIVERSAL ORDER OF IMAGINEERS & ACHIEVERS • THIS CERTIFICATE IS SOLEMNLY AWARDED TO

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English