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Break . Brain Break Corners. What are Brain Breaks?. Simple exercises designed to equip the teacher with tools to manage the physiology and attention of the class. Research shows that structured physical movement can enhance our readiness for learning. . What are Brain Breaks?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What are Brain Breaks?• Simple exercises designed to
equip the teacher with tools to manage the physiology and attention of the class.
• Research shows that structured physical
movement can enhance our readiness for learning.
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What are Brain Breaks?
• Physical movement increases the Oxygen in the blood
stream and leads to improved concentration.
• In addition, adding a movement or physical action to a learning point will help
recall.
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1. Help increase student focus
2. Keep students in the room
3. Allow children to self manage
4. Keep students in the room
Why Brain Break Corners?
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1. Choose a place to locate posters
2. Set guidelines for use
3. Allow 2-3 trial visits per child
4. Monitor/observe students visits
What do I need to do?
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Tracking Challenge 1
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Tracking Challenge 2
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Tracking Challenge 3
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Crossing Over Challenge
Front and then back
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Balance your Brain
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Balance your Brain 2
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Bookm
arks
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Desk cards
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Desk cards
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Please do not disturb.
Brain Break in progress.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with mood and movement. It helps carry information. Exercise is the best way to stimulate dopamine production.
Exercise helps the body produce the “feel-good” hormones called Endorphins. When kids feel good, they will do better academically.
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Brain Breaks
• Energize & Motivate
• Calm & Center
• Cross Over & Learn
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Brain Break Corners tips/ideas…
• Do the brain breaks as a class• Have seated choices available for students• Try a class brain break once a day (or 1 x week)• Cycle through one brain break per day/week • Use an Open/Closed sign or have times of day
that the BBC can be used• Student select a “Brain Break of the Day”• Have a set number of visits per day or per child
-• Limit the amount of time a child can (Use a timer
or clock check in system) • Ask certain children to visit at least once by …
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