Brain Exercises
Brain exercises can help students take their minds of the test and encourage use of both sides of the brain. From tracing figure eights in different directions to twisting your arms and fingers in various positions, there are numerous options for easy exercises that engage the brain and can be done in a classroom setting before a test. Check out these 6 brain exercises for children and teens to get started.
[…] Break up long lessons with pauses for movement. One easy way to incorporate movement that can translate across ages is stretching. For younger students, GoNoodle offers fun videos to get kids moving in the class and at home. For older students, traditional stretching is enough to get them out of their seats. Build time into the day to include these brief breaks, especially during testing. […]