Success Strategies

As the week comes to a close, I wanted to share with you some of the strategies that we have implemented to help us have success academically, while improving our focus and attention.

1. Brain Breaks

Current research supports the need for students to rejuvenate their brains and bodies by moving in the
classroom.  This week we have played fun games such as "Don't Let Me Down" with beach balls and Cross Body Bean Bag (hand-eye coordination).

Click here for more information that supports brain breaks.

Ask your child how the brain breaks in class have helped them refocus their energy and attention on the day's lesson.

2. Mindful Minute

The students really enjoyed this new activity. By learning how to have mindful bodies and mindful listening, students' focus and attention was impacted for the better. Their challenge was to try a mindful minute outside of school without the use of the classroom chimes.

Additional video resources:
The "WHY" behind a mindful minute - from kids!
Mindful School - this is the video we used to learn about mindful bodies
Mindful Minute tips to practice anywhere.