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How to Collect Data on Movement Break Effectiveness
Contrary to the widely held belief that more time spent in school leads to better results,...
Student Reflections on Movement Breaks
Schools that are focused on movement tend to: Other wellness programs, such as bullying prevention, nutrition...
Best Practices for Safe Movement Breaks Indoors
Schools that prioritize exercise are likely to have: Other wellness-related initiatives, like education on nutrition, anti-bullying and social-emotional learning, as well as...
Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity in Schools
Studies have found that students who get breaks for movement return to their work with greater concentration and show...
District Policies that Support Movement Breaks
Exercise during the school day can provide an opportunity to release any excess anger, frustration or anxiety, which can help to create...
Credentialing for Bilingual and ESL Preschool Teachers
The variation in state requirements creates complexity for teachers, especially those who may relocate during their careers: Educators should research requirements thoroughly...
Teacher Training: Facilitating Effective Movement Breaks
The results of studies have shown that students who are given movement breaks return to tasks with greater concentration and show better achievement scores than...
Addressing Equity in Access to Movement Breaks
In contrast to the popular belief that spending more time in school leads to better grades, research has shown that taking a break in class...
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