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Keep Your Brain in the Game: Grades 3-5 Lesson PlanKeep Your Brain in the Game: Grades 3-5 Lesson Plan
Publisher
Nemours KidsHealth
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Year
2015
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Keep Your Brain in the Game: Grades 3-5

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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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