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Brain Booster Program

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The Research shows: 

- Kids who are more physically active perform better academically.
- Short activity breaks during school can improve cognitive performance, classroom behavior, and concentration.
- Brain connections made through movement of the body help children develop the neural systems they will need when ready to read.


The Brain Booster Program strives to increase knowledge and understanding about the importance of physical activity during the school day and the many acedemic benfits of doing so.


Want to incorporate Brain Boosters in your classroom?
Here is what you need!


Use this calendar to hang up in your classroom to help keep track of which days you do a Brain Booster Activity!

At the bottom, there is a list of fun ideas to try!
Brain Booster Calendar
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Week 1 Newsletter
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Week 2 Newsletter
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Week 3 Newsletter
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Week 4 Newsletter
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The four newsletters contain information to increase your knowledge and provide you with many fun ideas, games, and other resources for incorporating physical activity into the school day!


Crucifixion Elementary School took part in the four week program where the teachers increased their knowledge and understanding of the importance of exercise breaks throughout the day.  Not only did students increase their academic success, an extra 10-15 minutes of physical activity were added each day!
Look at all the fun they were having!