As you know, I've been on a meaningful movement kick, so to speak. It might be due, in part, to the fact that I find it unbelievably difficult to sit still for great lengths of time. People often seem surprised that I'm not a movie goer, but friends, it's almost physically painful for me to sit still for that long!
As a result, I'm adding a few more brain breaks to my arsenal.
Here's an easy one: Have kids stand up (of course!) and put thumbs up on one hand, and pinky up on the other. Then switch. No, I don't mean just flipping the hands upside down, I mean actually have them switch the thumbs-up hand to pinky up and the pinky up to a thumbs up... simultaneously. Once they've done it, switch again. Do as many reps at they need to sucessfully wipe the cobwebs away.
As a result, I'm adding a few more brain breaks to my arsenal.
Here's an easy one: Have kids stand up (of course!) and put thumbs up on one hand, and pinky up on the other. Then switch. No, I don't mean just flipping the hands upside down, I mean actually have them switch the thumbs-up hand to pinky up and the pinky up to a thumbs up... simultaneously. Once they've done it, switch again. Do as many reps at they need to sucessfully wipe the cobwebs away.
Click {here} for a terrific teacher-collaborated activity list at
the I Want To Teacher Forever blog.
Click {here} for energizers from our friends in Portage, MI.
Get ready to get moving!
Missy Squirrels is having a giveaway and, in addition to a lot of other really cool stuff, she's giving away an author-signed copy of Have You Filled A Bucket Today? from my friend Carol McCloud, so click her cute button below to go there to enter today!
Oh, and don't forget to leave a comment telling us your favorite musical (along with your email address) for a chance to win that
$20.00 Macy's giftcard from M80. You have until 7 pm central tonight; I'll announce the winner in tomorrow's post.
The Macy's card giveaway is now closed; thanks to everyone who entered!
Missy Squirrels is having a giveaway and, in addition to a lot of other really cool stuff, she's giving away an author-signed copy of Have You Filled A Bucket Today? from my friend Carol McCloud, so click her cute button below to go there to enter today!
Oh, and don't forget to leave a comment telling us your favorite musical (along with your email address) for a chance to win that
$20.00 Macy's giftcard from M80. You have until 7 pm central tonight; I'll announce the winner in tomorrow's post.
The Macy's card giveaway is now closed; thanks to everyone who entered!
My favorite musical is Annie!
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Great Post! I have a lot of clicking to do now! Thanks for all the links. :)
My favorite musical is Miss Saigon... I cry every time I listen to the music! It really touches my soul. elementarymatters@gmail.com
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I might find it kind of challenging to do the pinky/thumb thing - can't wait to see my kids try it. lol!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite musical would have to be Phantom of the Opera. It was the first one I saw in a "real" theater and I just fell in love!
Denise
Sunny Days In Second Grade
My favorite musical is Wicked. niketam@msn.com
ReplyDelete❀ Tammy
Forever in First
I've always loved West Side Story.
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My favorite musical is Wicked! melindacasas@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite musical is Phantom of the Opera! Such amazing music!!! Wood.mindi@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI loved Wicked! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
mcoop1125@gmail.com
That pinky thumb thing is really hard to do! I was surprised:)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about sitting through movies. If I'm not into it 100% I also feel very uncomfortable to the point where it hurts. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
Wicked is one of my all-time favourite books so I would probably love the musical...although I haven't seen it;)
Barbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
My favorite musical is The Sound of Music!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win:)
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple