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Brain breaks and “bursts”

Get your students bonding,

moving, speaking & learning

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A bit about me!

I am originally from Washington DC, I have 1 amazing husband, 2 kids & 3 dogs. My husband is a dog trainer.

I am passionate about education!

I struggled in school and was labeled with many learning disabilities and therefore I strive to make my teaching as fun and interactive as possible.

Contact me with any questions @LaLobaLista on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube & Gmail.

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What is a brain break?

Edutopia article link

Great for creating community, a playful environment and a safe space!

Helps our students to acquire engaging and high frequency vocabulary.

GIVES them a break from the RIGOR of interacting in the target language

They should be QUICK and OFTEN

I am deeply inspired by LaMaestraLoca and I highly recommend her videos for inspiration

What is potentially stopping you from doing them more often or at all?

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Volunteer?!

We need to make our own list, like this one:

This list was created with La Maestra Loca (Annabelle Allen)

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Qi Gong- Self Massage

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Cho-co-la-te and other hand clapping games

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Palillos/ Chopsticks- Hand game!

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La Vibora de la Mar

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Body parts/

Partes del cuerpo

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Sentence strips

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Brief moving meditation

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¡Baila! Dance!!

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Mannequin challenge

Simon says

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Floss w/ your students

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Brain Gym

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