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Movement Break

Engaging Strategies

Movement Break “Dice Workout”

For more ideas on Movement Breaks in Remote Classroom visit this link, see this one featured as Activity 8.

SEL Learning Objective:

Participants will practice Self-Management and this activity provides opportunity for physical activity, which has both physical and mental benefits for students and adults. As always, modify as needed for individuals in your group.

Time: Depending on how much time you have you can roll the dice as many times as time allows, it’s recommended to roll it at least 3 times.

Steps:

Remind participants that offering opportunities to be up and moving helps keep brains refreshed and open to learning. Play video for the length that works for you.
First model each exercise. Then press play and after a few seconds then pulse the video and whatever number the video lands on when you pulse it, engage with participants on the work out that aligns with that number.
Repeat.

Debrief by:

Debrief with participants to reinforce the importances of taking breaks and getting up and moving! Debrief questions can lead the participants to examine their learning related to the activity.

Invite participants to lead the brain break once the routine and rules are well established.

Debrief steps include:

Thank participants for engaging.
Ask all participants to reflect on: how the activity felt to them and/or when might they use this in their lives.
Ask a few to share out to the group.

An additional debrief questions could include (select 1 or 2 questions)

How did you feel during the activity?
What challenges did you face?
What can we learn from this?
What should we do differently next time?

Modifications and Variations:

Before starting any moment break, let participants know to engage at their comfort level, whether they are at home, learning remote or in the classroom; they can follow the directions of the video at their own pace.