Brain Based Learning ~ Physical Movement

Want to improve the learning in your classroom?  

You will need to implement brain based strategies into your classroom.  

Strategy Number One-  Physical Movement

We know that we grow neurons through our lifetime and they are highly correlated with memory, mood and learning.  This process can be regulated daily with exercise.  When students move, good chemicals are produced to help thinking, focus and learning.  Our brain "run on empty" when they don't move, so it is critical as educators we get our students moving in the classroom.

What can you do in your room to make sure students get physical movement?  

State Changes & Energizers!

Here are some examples:

Cross Lateral Movements

Sit Ups/Push Ups

Jumping Jacks

Snow Balls Fights (Crumble up paper and throw at each other)

Stand and Sing YMCA

Thumb War with a Partner

Wall Squats

Trading Places (Students change seats)

Mingle, Mingle, Find Another Single (Have students walk around the room until you say stop. Then, have them  

I will post more examples soon!