Refueling students in the classroom with Energizers and

“Refueling” students in the classroom with Energizers and Activity Breaks Janet Kennedy Southern District Elementary PE Teacher of the Year, 2012 Sedgefield Elementary School, Newport News, VA

Energizers/Physical Activity Breaks Research shows that physical activity can positively affect: � Blood flow and oxygen to the brain, thereby improving mental clarity � The part of the brain responsible for learning and memory � Connections between nerves in the brain thereby improving attention and informationprocessing skills

Examples of how PA breaks can be integrated at schools include: � � #1 – Get the principal “On Board” As part of an elementary school's morning or weekly assembly that involves teachers, students, and even parents. As a regularly scheduled activity every day at lunch. Special days set aside for activity breaks (Valentine’s Day – Cupid’s Arrow, St. Patrick’s Day – Leprechaun’s Gold, etc. ) � After each segment of a performance test. � Transitions between academic subjects. � During faculty meetings to instruct the classroom teachers and get them “On Board” � (California Action for Healthy Kids)

Let’s do some Activity Breaks! �Stop and Scribble �Memory Lane �Litter Box �Dance Ball

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Cool Downs �Thumbs Up – You Got It �Peace – Hang Loose �Nose – Ear Switch �No - Okay �Hook Up

Websites, Links and Resources � � � Pinterest (I have tons of activity break ideas and videos posted – Janet Kennedy) http: //pinterest. com/coachjk/ NC Classroom Based Energizers http: //www. ecu. edu/cs-hhp/exss/upload/Energizers_for_Grades_K_2. pdf Michigan Original Brain Breaks http: //www. emc. cmich. edu/Brain. Breaks/TOC. htm Free Stretch Break Video Program http: //www. paratec. com/sbform/kidsform_ref. htm Just-A-Minute School Program http: //www. jamschoolprogram. com/ ABC for Fitness http: //www. davidkatzmd. com/abcforfitness. aspx Adventure to Fitness http: //www. adventuretofitness. com/ Take 10 http: //www. take 10. net/ A great site from Scott Williams! http: //mlspe. blogspot. com/p/vahperd-activity-break-presentation. html You. Tube (Look for any of the “Just Dance” videos) http: //www. youtube. com/ My school website http: //community. nn. k 12. va. us/coachkennedy/