Movement for Learning
The brain will absorb only as much as the butt can endure.
Articles
Using Brain Breaks to Restore Student Focus
~Judy Willis, MD
Great explanation of how movement affects the brain
~Judy Willis, MD
Great explanation of how movement affects the brain
"This is Your Brain on Exercise"
Outside Magazine
Kate Wheeling
Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why.
Outside Magazine
Kate Wheeling
Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why.
"How Finland Keeps Kids Focused Through Free Play"
by Tim Walker
Finnish schools incorporate frequent play time to maximize learning time.
by Tim Walker
Finnish schools incorporate frequent play time to maximize learning time.
Teaching with the Brain in Mind, 2nd Edition
by Eric Jensen
How physical movement helps the brain learn
by Eric Jensen
How physical movement helps the brain learn
"Five Movement Strategies in the High School Classroom"
by Kenny McKee
Five Movement Strategies in the High School Classroom
by Kenny McKee
by Kenny McKee
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Brain Breaks
\ˈbrān\ \breyk\ - Defined by one teacher as..."a short mental break, taken at regular intervals during instruction, and used to achieve optimal learning."
Brain Breaks:
What You Need to Know
Great article that gives the science behind brain breaks and how critical they are to student learning.
What You Need to Know
Great article that gives the science behind brain breaks and how critical they are to student learning.
Fantastic blog dedicated totally to Brain Breaks! Tons of ideas, videos, and explanations - all grade levels.
Energizing Brain Breaks
by David Sladkey
Energizing Brain Breaks
by David Sladkey
A site for Brain Breaks! Interactive videos, ZUMBA, songs, games, yoga...all designed to re-energize bodies and brains so they are ready to learn.
K-6
K-6
"The Waiter" Brain Break - best suited probably for upper elementary, middle, and high.
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Algebra Aerobics!!! Why not have students do these as warm-up, brain break, post-strategy, or whenever! |
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Learn the Sid Shuffle with your students! K-adult
