"Short activity breaks during the school day can actually improve students' concentration skills"
"Short activity breaks during the school day can actually improve students' concentration skills"
McNaughten & Gabbard
Enhances Cognitive Performance
Increased oxygen to the brain increases brain function, chemically preparing the mind to retain information
Increases Energy Levels
Breaking up long periods of sitting with short physical activity breaks increases energy levels necessary for concentration
Improves Classroom Behavior
Activity breaks supplies students an outlet to release stress and improved classroom behavior