GO NOODLE!!

According to research, exercise and movement in general is essential for your body and brain to function at it's best.  Sitting still for long periods of time is not only difficult for children but also, not good for them. 

If your child has talked about any of the fun or silly exercises we've been doing in art lately, let me tell you more!!

For up to 3 minutes we do "brain breaks", "noodle breaks", "neuron builders", etc... in my art room.  The more we move (to some degree) the better we do....in all things, especially learning! If we get moving right away when we come to art we can sit better and our focus is clearer for the learning that is to come. 

Some of my favorite activities come from GoNoodle.com

Check it out! You can create an account (just a simple log in) it's free!  You can play the 3 min (on average) clips at home for your kids too!

Here's a sample of one from YouTube....

 

Keep Moving! 

After all....a body (and mind) in motion stays in motion!   Thanks Mr. Newton!