We have reached the middle of March! March is a long month causing the students to become more restless and unfocused. A brain break and body stretch may help release some energy and re-focus on learning. Check out some of these quick and easy resources for your class today!
Brain Breaks can be incorporated into your day. Some opportunities are:
- in the morning to energize your students
- before or after an assessment
- transitions
- to refocus following recess
- yoga or dance movements
Some resources:
Just Dance Symbaloo - wide assortment of dance movements
Popsicle Stick Activities - randomly select a body movement
Just Dance Symbaloo - wide assortment of dance movements
Popsicle Stick Activities - randomly select a body movement
GoNoodle - Can be added to iPad as a shortcut or accessed through your computer - energizing and calming breaks for younger children (I can show you how to create an iPad shortcut.)
KooKoo Kanga Roo Music videos (YouTube) - all ages
Just Dance 3 - Dynamite - Taio Cruz - dance break for older children
20 Three Minute Brain Breaks includes a list of specific activities you can try.
