Every so often when I notice the children need to get the "wiggles" out, we take a brain break. Ideal for transitions in between lessons, getting in a bit of physical activity during the day, building community, and just plain mental refreshment, brain breaks are something the class looks forward to. My students will even ask on me on occasion, "Can we have a brain break?" Each week, I try to introduce a new brain break for the class to try. So far we have enjoyed "Hot and Cold," "Coseeki," and "Hi, My Name is Joe," a rhythmic chant with some hilarious movement. The version we use goes like this: Hi, my name is Joe. I've got a wife and three kids, I work in a button factory. One day, my boss came to me and said, "Joe, are you busy?" I said, "No." He said, "Turn the button with your right hand." The chant repeats from the beginning, and subsequently adds the left hand, then the right foot, left foot, elbows, and finally the head. It really gets the heart pumping! Here is another wonderful, funny version of "Hi, My Name is Joe": Room 17 is also benefitting from our new school-wide exercise program, "Fairburn in Motion." We do this for the first fifteen minutes of our instructional day. The program originated at a nearby school and has gotten national recognition. Here's a clip of one of our favorite exercise routines, "Peanut Butter Jelly Time," done by students at another school:
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