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Keep Your Brain in the Game: Grades 3-5

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This Keep Your Brain in the Game: Grades 3-5 lesson plan also includes:

Boost physical activity as well as concept proficiency with brief bursts of movement. Before taking a test, scholars vote on five exercises to complete from a set of 8 cards. After two minutes, learners begin their work with heightened focus and renewed energy.

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Concepts

movement, exercise, the brain, test preparation, test-taking strategies, self-awareness, healthy habits, yoga, stretching, social-emotional learning, mindfulness

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

Print cards in color, laminate, then keep them handy for continued use throughout the school year
Have card sets ready at Open House, explain their purpose, and hand them out to families
Show a clip of the final moments of a basketball game to hook class members and familiarize them with the sports' lingo

Classroom Considerations

Preparation includes copy-making and paper-trimming

Pros

Provides two articles to extend the learning experience
Includes a fun bookmark for participants

Cons

None

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