The Importance of Staying Active

Whether in the gym, classroom or outside at recess, the students in 6/7-L are generally a very active bunch.  And that's a good thing.  Brain research shows that a body break increases blood flow to the brain, which in turns helps children focus, and stay alert.  I also use classroom body breaks as a method of transitioning from one activity to the next; I find body breaks are effective at helping the students shift focus to the new activity.