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Brain Break Activities: Part 2

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Brain Break Activities: Part 2
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Summary

More quick movement activities from Sanford fit to get the whole class up and active. This second set of brain breaks keeps the energy fresh -- a fast, fun way to break up sitting time and help kids refocus.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Discussion

Do the movements together, then talk it over.

  1. Which new movement did you try in this set?
  2. How did your breathing or heartbeat change while you moved?
  3. How did you feel when it was time to sit back down and work?
  4. Why is it good to give your body a break from sitting still?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: brain break, move, active, energy, focus

Try it: Invent one new brain-break move of your own and teach it to a partner. Do it together ten times.

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