BRAIN BREAK

Stand up at your seat, turn around 4 times, then sit back down.

• Ok!

• Did it!

• I'm dizzy now!

Close your eyes, inhale for a count of three, then exhale for a count of 5.

• Ah...that was calming!

• I feel better now!

What is your favorite thing about this sloth?

• Its smile

• Its eyes

• Its long arms

• Something else not listed here

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Stand up, walk to the front of the room, write your initials on the whiteboard (very small) then come back to your desk.

• Done!

• Did it!

Stand up. Grab your left ankle & stretch your quad. Then put it down and grab your right ankle to stretch your other quad. How do you feel?

• Great!

• Like I'm not that flexible & should practice this more.

• Ok, I guess.

Which of these compliments would mean the most to you?

• You are pretty/handsome

• You are kind

• You are funny

• You are smart

On your left hand, stick out your thumb and clench your fist. On your right hand, stick out your pinky and clench your fist. Now switch back and forth which hand is doing each. How many tries did this take you to get it right?

• 1 try

• 2 tries

• 3 or more tries

• I still haven't gotten it