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This collection of more than 50 super-fun exercises and games motivates students to get in shape while also helping them focus their attention and develop self-control. The activities are designed to fit into key parts of the daily scheduleclass meetings, independent seatwork, walking in the halls, and recess. Teachers can select shorter exercises (15 minutes) for quick concentration-boosters during seatwork and transitions or longer recess games (1520 minutes) to boost students heart rates and increase their brain s capacity to learn. Includes fun extensions for reinforcing content-area learning, such as Arm-to-Arm Estimation and Punctuation Martial Arts, plus a big, full-color teaching poster. For use with Grades 1-5.

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Sarah Longhi is an executive editor with Scholastic Teaching Resources who has taught third and fourth grades in Houston, TX, and mentored elementary teachers in New York City. She started her teaching journey with Teach For America and studied curriculum and teaching methods at Teachers College, Columbia University. A key discoverythe power of visuals and movement in her lessonshas inspired her to continue to explore visual and kinesthetic tools for learning. She designs enrichment classes for 6-10 year olds in New York City, focusing on fitness through creative movement. She has previously published Social Studies Graphic Organizers & Mini-Lessons (2006) with Scholastic.

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