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Brain Break Exercise Cards for the Classroom

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Super Brain Exercises cover: masked superhero brain mascot and cards sorted into purple, green, pink and blue groups
Title page for the movement break card set
Super Brainiacs logo label showing a masked, caped brain mascot, to cut out and attach to the cup that holds the cards
Label for the class brain break cup
Teacher notes on brain breaks: why to use movement breaks, the four color categories and steps to make the card cup
Read first: setup steps and tips for adding skip counting
Purple stretch cards to cut out: Side Stretch, Airplane, Downward Dog, Crazy 8, Ears, Eyebrows, Hands, Tree Pose, Triangle
Print, laminate and glue to sticks for quick stretch breaks
How-to steps for the stretch moves, from Side to Side and Airplane to Tree Pose and Triangle Pose, with photos of a child
Keep in the reference folder to lead each stretch
Blank exercise circles in purple, green, pink and blue for writing in new movement break ideas in each color category
Spares for adding your class's own break ideas
Green wake-up cards: Criss-Cross, Front Lunge, Side Lunge, Jacks, Jumps, Wiggle Jiggle, Twist, Dance, Run in Place
Energizers for after lunch or a long sit
Wake-up move directions for Cross-Overs, lunges, Jumping Jacks, Twist, Dance Party and Run in Place, with spelling ideas
Keep near the cup to coach each wake-up move
Pink fun cards: Copycat, Banana Dance, Find It Fast, Keep It Up, High-Fives, Name Game, Wink It, Sparkle, Rub and Pat
Game-style breaks for when the class needs a laugh
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About This Product

Brain Exercises - An Innovative Teaching Resource

The "Brain Exercises" resource is a comprehensive teaching tool designed for educators. It can optimize student concentration and focus through easy-to-implement physical activities. With over 40 innovative "Brain Breaks" exercises, this resource offers an effective way to re-energize students when they are finding it hard to concentrate.

Each exercise takes only a few minutes, yet is proficient at reigniting the attentiveness of students towards the lesson. By promoting physical activity, these exercises increase oxygen supply to the brain which improves concentration abilities.

Different Categories of Brain Exercise:

  • Stretch Mind/Body: Includes some yoga poses.

  • Wake-up Mind/Body: Comprises of varied physical activities.

  • Fun Brain Breaks: A mix of entertaining physical games.

  • Calm Down Mind/Body: Involves breathing techniques and left-right brain movement-based tasks.

Incorporating academic concepts during these activities can enhance learning impact. For example, instead of counting by ones during an activity, try skip counting by 2s or 5s or integrate spelling words for added effect.

Packaging Details:

This Package includes 40 round cards featuring different exercises along with corresponding posters. It also includes specific detailed instructions for each exercise. Preparation involves simply cutting out the circles from provided material, laminating them and attaching them onto popsicle sticks then storing them into a suitable container or cup.

Versatility in Use:

Brain Exercises are suitable across all grade levels - you can take 5-10 minutes before any lesson or test to use this strategy! Crafted under Classroom Management sub-category, you'll find this PDF formatted file enriching your repository of interactive educational strategies. To conclude - Brain Exercises could be your go-to teaching companion whether you're dealing with a post-lunchtime lull or looking forward five relaxing routines at day's end!

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