Incorporating Physical Activity Brain Breaks Into Elementary Classrooms Instructional Design and...

Incorporating Physical Activity Brain Breaks

Into Elementary Classrooms

Instructional Design and Professional Learning Division K–12 Science, Health, Physical Education, and Driver

Education

Welcome and Introductions

Liz WhiteheadK–12 Wellness Project Facilitatoreaverdi@interact.ccsd.net

Why are we here?

Today’s Objectives

To determine the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement.

To identify the characteristics of effective physical activity breaks.

To develop strategies to implement effective physical activity breaks into classroom instruction.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors Formative Assessment

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

1. A class of 35 was divided into 5 equal groups. How many students are in each group?

A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

1. A class of 35 were divided into 5 equal groups. How many students are in each group?

A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

2. Mary and Samantha have 72 pieces of candy altogether. If they split them in half, how many would each girl have?

A. 30B. 35C. 36D. 37

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

2. Mary and Samantha have 72 pieces of candy altogether. If they split them in half, how many would each girl have?

A. 30B. 35C. 36D. 37

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

3. The first grade class visited the farm. They saw 10 pigs. If each pig had 4 legs, how many pig legs were on the farm?

A. 14B. 24C. 30D. 40

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

3.The first grade class visited the farm. They saw 10 pigs. If each pig had 4 legs, how many pig legs were on the farm?

A. 14B. 24C. 30D. 40

READY….Jump 1 2 3. on 4,Answer A: Land in SquatAnswer B: Land with Arms UpAnswer C: Land with Arms CrossedAnswer D: Land facing Backward

Good Work!!!!Congratulations!

What are physical activity breaks?

Short physical activities performed at a desk or around a classroom that can last from one to fifteen minutes.

Why should we use physical activity breaks?

Why should we use physical activity breaks?

Which Neural Pathway do you want?

Grade Level Appropriate Amount of Direct Instruction

Grades K-2 5-8 MinutesGrades 3-5 8-12 MinutesGrades 6-8 12-15 MinutesGrades 9-12 12-15 MinutesAdult Learners 15-18 Minutes

*Eric Jensen

Why should we use physical activity breaks?

Physical activity break time! 2

Review:Why should we use physical

activity breaks?

Why should we use physical activity breaks?

When can we use physical activity breaks?

• Transitions• To wake up• To slow down• For kinesthetic learning

A Few Brain Principles• The brain responds to…• Novelty• Movement• Making connection/meaning• Concrete experiences• Social and environmental interaction

Mike Kuczala - The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement

Is there proof that physical activity breaks

actually work?

The Association between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance

CDC used over 50 studies for their report.

89% is GOOD

Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement

By James B GrissomJournal of Exercise Physiology

Sample size of 884,715 students.

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Higher Levels of Fitness Associated with Better Academic Performance

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Sample size was all NYC K-8 students for 2007-08.

Sample size was 2.4 million Texas students from grades 3–12 during 2007–08.

Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance

Aerobic activity leads to Neurogenesis

WARNING: Physical Fitness causes Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus, which leads to

Increased Hippocampus Size

Who wants 20% more

of a good thing?

Children’s Health: Physical Inactivity and Depression Linked

Journal of Science and MedicineMay 6, 2013

Let’s Review

Increased Physical Activity = Increased Test Scores

Helpful Hints to Create a Physically Active Classroom

• Start with a positive bully-free environment where students feel respected and valued.

• Develop a STOP signal where students will stop what they are doing to listen.

• Model enthusiasm for physical activity.• Make sure directions are very clear. • Set a time limit for the activity and make sure

your students know it. Music really helps.• Compliment the class and celebrate success.

Online ResourcesECU Activity Promotion Lab: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/apl.cfm

Adventure to Fitness: http://adventuretofitness.com/

ABC Manual:http://www.davidkatzmd.com/abcforfitness.aspx

Lets Move West Virginia Resource Guidehttp://wvde.state.wv.us/healthyschools/documents/resource_guide_interactiveFinal.pdf

“Movement enhances learning – it is time to integrate this knowledge into our lesson plans.”

- Eric Jensen

Learning with the Body in Mind

Print Resources

Questions?

The next slide contains a teamwork challenge if time permits

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