Go Noodle is a great website both for teachers and parents. And it’s free. Just sign up and create classrooms or names… The avatar you choose will keep a record of your activities and depending on the time you spend for these activities, your avatar levels up! Super resource, I use it almost in every lesson
Times you might need a Brain Break include:
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before starting a rigorous lesson
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during transitions
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when you notice students’ attention wandering
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when energy is low
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if students are restless or fidgety
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to break up the monotony of testing
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during a review
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as a reward for focused effort
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if students are short tempered with each other
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to fill the last few minutes before the bell
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as a celebration
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for a Morning Meeting activity