Brain breaks & Classroom Games

All students (particularly those with ADHD) need opportunities during the school day for "brain breaks", kinesthetic activities/movement, and fun ways to reinforce learning, practice skills, and channel their energy.
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Minute to Win It Games in the Classroom - Teaching with Jennifer Findley
This article shares three ways to use minute to win it games in the classroom and online resources to find minute to win it games to use in the classroom.
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37 Fun Circle-Time Games and Activities: A Must for Any Teacher
Having taught for a number of years, I have built up a collection of tried and tested circle time games, which have not only been enjoyable for the children but beneficial too. Many of these games encourage teamwork and social interaction. Children...
the powerpoint game templates are available for all ages
PowerPoint Game Templates - Best Teacher Resources Blog
PowerPoint game templates that play just like your students' favorite game shows including Jeopardy, Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, and more!
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Show What You Know!
Show What You Know! - Learn how to use the cooperative learning strategy Showdown to increase engagement in your classroom. Great for using with task cards.
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Minute To Win It!
Minute To Win It- great classroom/kid party games
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Minute To Win It - Games for Summer Fun! - Happy Home Fairy
Minute to win it games for kids - fun way to possibly reward a class for a great week - Fun Friday?
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Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits
Minute to Win It Games (7) Would be fun for the classroom or for a party.
an image of a cartoon character with text that reads, sit down and do your work too much energy?
Too much energy?
Too much energy? This site is great for when your students have the wiggles and for inside recess.
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Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits
Awesome brain breaks and Minute to Win it activities/explanations
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Songs for Wiggleworms
Check this out on iTunes. This would be good for "Brain Breaks" & get the kids moving in a fun way!
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Bright Ideas: Digital Brain Breaks for Whole Classes & Individuals
Digital Brain Breaks! Trust me, your students will love you! Coding, Art, Music, Science, and more
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Yoga for Kids - Vol 1 (All Standing Postures)
Yoga for Kids - Vol 1 (All Standing Postures) - YouTube
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YouTube
I like to Move it Move it!! Brain Break