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Brain Breaks

Ann Paulls-Neal

John Baker Elementary School

paulls@aps.edu

mailto:paulls@aps.edumailto:paulls@aps.edu

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Temperature Check

Whos here

PE/Health/Counselors/Administrators/

Classroom Teachers

Elementary/Secondary/Community

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Temperature Check Contd

Needs?

Research

Activities to take back

Resources

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The Relationship Between

Learning and Activity/Fitness

California Study

Behaviour Trends

Overview of Research

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California Study

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2001 Grade 5 SAT 9 and Physical Fitness

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Number of Fitness Standards Achieved

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California Study Contd

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Key Findings of the California

Statewide Study Higher achievement was associated with higher levels of

fitness at each of the three grade levels measured.

The relationship between academic achievement andfitness was greater in mathematics than in reading,

particularly at higher fitness levels. Students who met minimum fitness levels in 3 or more

physical fitness areas showed the greatest gains inacademic achievement at all three grade levels.

Females demonstrated higher achievement than males,particularly at higher fitness levels.

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Behaviour Trends

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Overview of Research

The Relationship Between Physical Activity

and Academic Performance or Brain

Function

Reid Bennett

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YES! There is a relationship.

Test Scores

Brain Function

Classroom Behavior Social Success/ Peer Interaction

Psychological Well-being/ Stress Relief

School Attendance Quality Physical Education Program

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Overview of Research Contd

Physical activity is good not only for the heart, but also

for the brain, feeding it glucose and oxygen, and

increasing nerve connections, all of which makes it

easier for children of all ages to learn. Numerous

studies show that children who exercise do better inschool. (Newsweek, 2/19/96)

Beat awareness and beat comptency enhances the

internal dialogue for better silent reading. (Weikart,

Campbell, Campbell) Improved balance improves spatial skills needed to read

letters from left to right on a page

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Overview of Research Contd

What makes us move is also what makes us think.

Certain kinds of exercise can produce chemical

alterations that give us stronger, healthier, and happier

brains. A better brain is better equipped to think,

remember, and learn. (A Users Guide to the Brain, Dr.John Ratey)

Movement counteracts learned helplessness and causes

positive learning states particularly for students with

learning differences. (Jensen) People who are more aerobically fit have the fastest

cognitive responses. (Van Praag)

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Overview of Research Contd

Movement is the bodys natural reward system. (Jensen)

In a Canadian study, academic scores went up when physical

education time was increased to one-third of the school day.

(Vanves and Blanchard)

Children who engage in daily physical education show superiormotor fitness, academic performance, and attitude toward school as

compared to their counterparts who do not have physical education.

(Pollatscek and Hagen)

85% of school age children are natural kinesthetic learners.

Teaching with more of the senses involved increases learning 63% Cross lateralization (crossing the midline) uses the same neural

connections that the brain uses to read, write, spell, and process

math (Blaydes)

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Overview of Research Contd

All things being equal, a physically active

child will have an ADVANTAGE in

learning and an inactive child is a a

DISADVANTAGE for learning. (Hesslow)

What does this mean for us?

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A Quality Physical

Education Program: Is developmentally appropriate.

Promotes sensory stimulation for optimal growth anddevelopment and early cognitive function.

Assists in perceptual and cognitive development.

Improves the function of the central nervous, skeletal,muscular, cardiovascular, and metabolic systems of thebody.

Enhances self-concept, self-esteem, and socialcompetence.

Improves psycho-social functions. Prepares physically active children to become physically

active adults.

Is educational, motivational, and fun!!!

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Integrating PE Into the Classroom

and the Classroom into PE

Movement Stories

Fitness Spelling

Dice Fitness

Relays

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Sensory Integration

Overview of Implications

Introduction to Stategies

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Yoga + Physical EducationHOW COME WE DIDNT THINK OF THIS BEFORE?!

o Easyits different, unknown, has challenges

o Why we need to consider & implement this as a partof quality, standards-based PE:

o Positive effect on student concentration & stress (Angus, 1989;Hopkins, 1979)

o Improved behavior, self-esteem, academic focus, &fitness (Slovacek, Tucker, & Pantoja, 2003)

o Reductions in aggression, helplessness

o Increases in static balance & stress-coping (Stueck &Gloeckner, 2005)

Yoga is a lifetime physical activity that provides both

desired physical & mental benefits

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Seated Spinal Twist

Fierce Chair

Plank

Down DogWarrior II Triangle

Locust

Childs Pose

Boat

Forward bend

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Next Steps

What can you take back to school?

Who do you need to convince?

What help do you need?

Whats your plan?

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Resources

Brain Breaks Resource List

Websites:

http://www.fit-4-kids.com

http://www.actionbasedlearning.com

http://www.pecentral.com

http://www.beactivenc.org

CDs:

Rock N Roll Songs That TeachThe Learning Station

Tony ChestnutThe Learning Station

Seat WorksKimbo Educational

Kids Books: One Hippo HopsJane Yolen

Barnyard DanceSandra Boynton

Marvin K. Mooney Wil l You Please Go NowDr. Seuss

A Remainder of OneElinor Pinczes

Jump, Kangaroo, JumpStuart Murphy

Monkey See, Monkey Do (Book)Dana Regan

Monkey See Monkey Do (Cards)Leslie Tryon

Resource Books/DVDs:

Teaching the Teen Brain (DVD)Action Based Learning

How to Make Learning a Moving Experience (DVD)Action Based Learning

Smart Moves Why Learning Is Not All In Your HeadCarla Hannaford Physical Activities for Improving Childrens Learning and Behavior A Guide to Sensory Motor DevelopmentCheatum and Hammond

Brain-Based LearningEric Jensen

Learning with the Body in MindEric Jensen

Teaching with the Brain in MindEric Jensen

Thinking On Your Feet 100+ Activities that Make Learning a. . . Moving Experience--Jean Blaydes Madigan

Making the Connection: Health and Student Achievement (Powerpoint)--ASTHO

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