What?

Movement breaks refer to short, energising activities during class that involve physical movement, helping students release energy, increase focus, and support overall well-being.

How?

Step 1. Incorporate designated times for movement breaks into your daily class schedule, ensuring consistency and creating a routine that students can rely on to anticipate and prepare for these breaks, promoting a sense of structure and expectation.

Step 2. Select a variety of fun interactive physical activities that can be completed within a few minutes, considering the age and abilities of your students, such as stretching exercises, dance routines, or quick energising games, to keep students engaged and motivated.

Step 3. Provide positive reinforcement for active participation, emphasising the connection between movement and improved focus or energy levels, and acknowledge students' efforts in staying on-task before, during, or after the breaks, reinforcing the desired behaviour.

Why?

Benefits of movement breaks:

• increases focus and attention

• improves physical health

• enhances cognitive function

• reduces stress

• enhances classroom management

Theory Score:

Behaviourism ★★★★★

Cognitivism ★

Constructivism ★

Social-Constructivism ★

Connectivism ★