https://youtu.be/WY6Oz8RtGzM PE Box Does your child spend too much time in front of a TV or Computer Screen? Do you know that sedentary children are at risk for both health and academic problems? As a parent, how do you engage your child in positive activities that can build a balanced brain? We have the solution. A monthly physical education box. Kids love the activities. You’ll love the convenience. Order … [Read more...]
Outdoor play dice makes movement fun.
The outdoor play dice are simple to use. Print dice on card stock. Cut out the dice. Fold. Roll and Act Act Out Actions. Roll the numbered die to see how many times to repeat an action. OUtdoor play die set 083015 copy … [Read more...]
Even 10 minutes of Physical Activity Has its Benefits
Just how much exercise is necessary to acquire the benefits of cognitive functioning? A study suggests that 10 minutes is enough. Researchers maintain short bursts of exercise could be beneficial to temporarily boosting brain power in an article entitled, "Study links exercise, brain power boost." Matthew Heath, university Kinesiology professor and a supervisor in the Neuroscience graduate programWestern University investigators in London, Canada, said. “This shows that people can cycle or walk briskly for a short duration, even once, and find immediate benefits.” So before you give your students the next test, get them up and moving for 10 minutes with Brain Breaks or other … [Read more...]
Children’s Books about Recess and the Playground
If you want to teach lessons on recess and playground play then this set of 10 books is for you. 1) Billy Bully by Ana Galan and Alvaro Galan. In this funny counting book, Billy Bully learns what it means to be a good friend. 2) The King of the Playground by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Kevin loves to go to the playground, but not when Sammy is there. It seems Sammy has declared himself, “king of the playground.” 3) The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill When Mean Jean is the recess queen and nobody dares tells her differently. Everybody knows Jean is the first at everything and no one challenges her. But when a new student arrives at school and isn’t aware of the Mean Jean rules things … [Read more...]
Marching Brain Breaks
Grab this set of Marching Brain Break Cards that’s sure to motivate active learning. Brain Breaks help to focus children, re-energize them and get them up and moving in a classroom. Students have fun with this Marching “themed” set of 8 brain break cards. Some examples include: March like a soldier, March like a Pirate with a Peg Leg, March Like a Skater and March like a Rock Star. Printable version * Print pages on card stock * Laminate if you prefer *Cut out cards. *Hole punch and put on a ring. * Check our other Brain Break Activities in Store. Brain Breaks by Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer Founder I Move Play Learn ©2017 Bossenmeyer All Rights Reserved. For single classroom … [Read more...]