Brain Energizers

Did you know... research shows that students who are physically active perform better in school? Because physical activity wakes up the brain and gets it ready for learning, it's important that our students get opportunities throughout the day for movement. The district's Wellness Policy as well as the District Administration support the goal of increasing physical activity for our students to support academic success. Teachers in District 6 are encouraged to get students out of their chairs and moving for 1-2 minutes every 15-30 minutes throughout the day. To learn more about integrating physical activity throughout the day and how this benefits students, check out the resources below.

Request FREE Minds in Motion Fit Sticks

"Minds in Motion Fit Sticks" are tongue depressors with ideas for movements that can easily be integrated into lessons. Examples of movements include: elephant stomps, side bends, and cat stretches. The sticks come packaged in a fun and convenient cup.

District 6 educators can request "Minds in Motion Fit Sticks" by completing the form below.

CLICK HERE FOR FIT STICK REQUEST FORM.

BRAIN ENERGIZER RESOURCES

What's Your Name?

Energizers

Brain Energizer Ideas

Gotcha

Stand in circle, hold right hand palm up in front of person to your right, put your index finger pointed down in the person's hand to your left. Call "gotcha", try to grab finger without your finger getting grabbed.

Slapping Leather

Touch opposite hand to foot alternating in front and then behind. Continue the pattern.

Walking for Dough

Walk laps around the room. Every time they pass you, they get a piece of paper money. See who has the most bills by the end of the break. Give a little prize.

Letters on the Floor

Scatter letters all over the floor face up. Have participants move around the room. Have the students stop, then tell them to spell their name or favorite fruit.

Dice

Divide students into groups of three, roll dice, then add together.

Cross Crawls

Touch hand to opposite knee.

Moving Trivia

Ask challenging questions as students walk around the room.

ABC's on the Floor

Spread letters of the alphabet throughout the floor. Have students find letters spelling their name. Making the sound of the letter, have them spell a vocab word and perform a balance move at each letter.

Take a Break!

Take a Break Teacher Toolbox

BRAIN ENERGIZER WEBPAGES

ACTIVE ACADEMICS

This webpage provides fun and easy ways to incorporate physical activity into reading, math, science, health, and more!
UNICEF KID POWER UPS

For every brain break activity you do with your students, Unicef will send lifesaving nutrition to children around the world. Learn more on the WEBSITE!