Brain Breaks for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade // Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning & more!

These brain breaks are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second-grade students in the classroom! In this video, I share a little research behind why brain breaks are so important to use in the classroom and I share 10 of my favorite brain breaks to use with students!

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If you happen to use any of these ideas at home or in your classroom, leave a comment below and let me know how they go! :) Also, if you share any of the games from Susan's Sunday Spotlight, please tag me on Instagram @susanjonesteaching so I can see!! You can also use the hashtag: #susanssundayspotlight​

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[cindycaldera]

As virtual learning coach/grandma to young children I very much appreciate your content. Thank you

[Eduardo_Music]

Hello teacher Susan Jones, good morning for you! I send you this message to thank you for your interesting videos uploaded on YouTube. I found your channel about three months ago and since I always see your videos at home. You have a great diction speaking English. I'm learning and practicing this language on my own for the last five years. At first when I watched and listened to your videos, I activated the option "CC" to understand them better. But now, I don't do it, because I feel I can understand you well, without trouble. Your diction was the key. Thank you so much for your work for children under 6 years and their parents. Now my brain thinks and acts faster to solve simple problems. A hug and greetings from Sonora, México, which is s border state with Arizona, USA.

[adelina]

I love using Body Spell from Gonoodle! You can type in your own words. The students love body spelling sight words.

[mattiagreno]

Hi Susan,
i am not a trained teaher. I am helping at a coop with homeschooled children. I have been looking for a long time to find content that is helpful and also emphasises the social aspects of what the children need. I find your videos wonderful, easy and right on, for these homeschooled children . Thaks you so much! I'd like to but these cards brain break cards, however I do not see where to purchase them

[kimberlydickison]

Awesome ideas! THANKS a million!!! Can't wait to try them out with my students!

[erint]

I can't tell you how much these ideas help me!😁👍 I have a very active little guy (homeschooled) and I have truly needed help with how to teach him in those glazed over moments😆🙃. Thank you!!

[evetaylor]

This is all fantastic information!! Thank you! I needed exactly this.

[cathygallagher]

Thanks so much for sharing your brain break ideas! I am teaching virtual preschool/kindergarten this year and will definitely be using some of your ideas. I'd love to hear your tips for virtual teaching. I am going to check out your other videos for virtual teaching content. Have a great night!

[andreamargaret]

Hi teacher Susan. Thanks a lot for this video. It really helpful for my online teaching

[erint]

Hi! I'm wondering what are some brain breaks you'd recommend for kids that are on an autism spectrum? Thx😁👍

[bunnabrock]

How come every time I try to sign up for any of your monthly subscriptions, it says that it’s closed? Any help would be much appreciated!