4 Brain Breaks for Different Classroom Needs

Plus, Guiding Students in Special Education to Generate Ideas for Writing [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] March 6, 2024 [icon]Supercharge your Edutopia experience. [Join our community!]( [lead article image]( [4 Brain Breaks for Different Classroom Needs]( These brain breaks are designed to serve different purposes, and selecting the right one at the right time can yield positive results. [Guiding Students in Special Education to Generate Ideas for Writing]( When students are stuck, breaking the brainstorming stage down into separate steps can help them get started writing. [Using the CRA Framework in Elementary Math]( Math tool kits and other teaching strategies allow seamless implementation of the Concrete Representational Abstract framework. [Empowering Students With Repeated Reading]( This strategy for improving elementary students’ reading skills enables them to see their growth. [Question: What Video Games Do You Use in Your Classroom?]( Learn from your colleagues and share what works for you. [Using Virtual Field Trips and Game-Based Lessons to Support an Inclusive Classroom]( Teachers can acknowledge and celebrate their diverse classrooms by providing a variety of learning experiences. [Harnessing Technology for Engaging Learning Experiences]( Having students try podcasting or storytelling with virtual reality is an effective way to increase engagement and reinforce critical content. [17 Fun Games to Get World Language Learners Talking]( When learning a new language, speaking in front of peers can be daunting. These games can help alleviate pressure and lower the stakes for students. [Getting Students to Read Digital Texts More Deeply]( Since so much of what students read is presented onscreen, it’s important to ensure that they slow down and really engage with the content. [8 Brain Breaks to Spark Joy and Help Young Students Concentrate]( Theater games make fun brain breaks that also foster valuable executive function skills. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494