Technology gives us the opportunity to have amazing "brain breaks" at our fingertips...and easy to use with a whole classroom. There are many ways to do a brain break. Some are listed in the article from ASCD attached below. Checkout the research and add them to your classroom routine!
15-of-Our-Favorite-Brain-Breaks-for-Students-ASCD
Brain breaks are such an important part of the day. My favorite thing to say...you need to get up and move around so the blood can move from your bumper to your brain! And seriously, students are always ready to go back to their work, only with a smile on their faces. It takes a few time to practice and learn to enjoy brain breaks. And always try to keep doing new things so it doesn't get old. BUT always continue to repeat some favorites!!
Three of my tried and true favorite videos are below...for some singing and dancing in the classroom!
Koo Koo Kanga Roo - What's That You Say?
Koo Koo Kango Roo - Dinosaur Stomp
Boom Chicka Boom - The Learning Station
And a new great find!! Easy to use and free! Fun characters engaging students in fun brain breaks that are about 3 to 5 minutes! You do need to sign up...but no cost!
GoNoodle
Here's a video of one of the activities...a sample "stretching" activity! There are MANY to choose from to use in your classroom!
Have fun...and remember to use your technology for brain breaks everyday!
