- Tuesday 01 May 2018
- 0 Comments
We are firmly back in the clutches of Term 2, meaning NAPLAN is just around the corner. How can we, as teachers, help our students through the NAPLAN tests?
To keep our students' brains engaged, motivated and activated, it is important to take little breaks to rest, recharge and focus. These breaks are often called 'brain breaks'.
Brain breaks only last a short time (up to three minutes is recommended) and can include physical activities, mental challenges or a combination of the two. They help push oxygen around the body to the brain so that it stays alert and ready to learn. Brain breaks also release muscle tension, develop physical activity skills and help to calm the body and mind.
Great brain breaks the R.I.C. team love
- skipping
- stretching
- jogging
- visualising scenes
- star jumps
- squats/lunges
- deep breathing
- yoga poses - click for a freebie to download
- puzzles - click for a freebie to download
- dancing
- active games
Do you use brain breaks in your classroom? We would love to hear about them in the comments below.