Play is the first language of learning and the key to actively engaging students. Purposefully integrate play into your classroom routine with energizers—quick, whole-group activities that support academic and social-emotional Read More…
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Energizers! K-6
A few minutes of playful moving, laughing, chanting, or singing promote more—and more productive—learning.
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MAR
23
2010
Energizers! Energizing with the Dinosaurs
This clapping chant is fun for K–3 students anytime, but especially when they’re studying dinosaurs! Called “Dino Dinner Chant,” it’s from Energizers! 88 Quick Movement Activities That Refresh and Refocus, Read More…
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MAR
15
2010
Energizers! Spelling Stroll
Energizers are usually more about giving children quick movement and breathing breaks than they are about academics. Still, it’s possible to work in a little academic practice, as long as the focus…
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MAR
08
2010
Energizers! A follow-the-leader activity for all ages
Children of all ages enjoy "Dum Dum Dah Dah." In this quick movement break, a leader establishes a pattern and the group chants or sings the words as they echo the leader's…
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FEB
24
2010
Energizers! Double This Double That
Many of us are longing for spring, but it’s still February! It’s a great time to perk up your class with quick energizers sprinkled throughout the day. Here’s one called "Double This…
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FEB
16
2010
Energizers! Tips for Using Energizers
Last week, I encouraged you to work energizers—quick breaks that get children moving, breathing, and having fun together—into your classroom day. Energizers are great ways to get children refreshed and refocused on…
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FEB
09
2010
Energizers! Using Quick Movement Breaks in the Classroom
During the long winter months, when children may experience less physical activity and movement, try sprinkling in some energizers—quick breaks that get children moving, breathing, and having fun together—throughout the day. These…
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SEP
18
2009
Energizers! — Shark Attack
Last spring, an intrepid group of Northeast Foundation for Children staff members, including several Responsive bloggers, volunteered to demonstrate a few of the activities in Energizers! 88 Quick Movement Activities Read More…
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FEB
01
2009
Quick & Lively Energizers
You know it instinctively, you see it every day in your classroom, and brain research supports it: Children learn better when we give them mental and physical breaks from intensive instruction. Just…
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MAR
24
2023
Be Persistent and Consistent: Five Strategies for Keeping Students on Track
Take a moment to pause and reflect on your students and their success in keeping on track academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. What factors influence their success? The subject matter? Read More…
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NOV
30
2022
Improving Academic Outcomes Using the Responsive Classroom Approach
The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (often referred to as The Nation’s Report Card) was recently released. The results made clear that today’s students are struggling with both Read More…
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OCT
07
2022
Movement Activities That Help Learners of Every Age Refocus
An increase in wiggles and whispers or holes torn in papers from too much erasing can be important clues that your students are beginning to reach their individual or developmental Read More…
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SEP
30
2022
How to Support a Guest Teacher During a Teacher’s Absence
Throughout the school year, there will be times when you will be absent. Whether your absence is planned or unexpected, prepare for these instances at the beginning of the school Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! August 9 to August 12 – Suffield, CT
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success both Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! July 26 to July 29 – Chicago, IL
CHIL23 Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! July 26 to July 29 – Concord, NH
CONH23 Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! July 26 to July 29 – Altadena, CA
ALCA23 Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! July 19 to July 22 – Sacramento, CA
SCCA23 Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! August 9 to August 12 – Minneapolis, MN
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success both Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! August 2 to August 5 – Burlington, MA
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success both Read More…
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Virtual Responsive Classroom Institutes! Aug16 to Aug 19 – Pacific Time
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success both Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! August 2 to August 5 – Mill Valley, CA
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success both Read More…
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Responsive Classroom Institutes! August 9 to August 12 – Owings Mills, MD
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success both Read More…
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Virtual Responsive Classroom Courses – 4 Saturdays in Sept/Oct
Our interactive, engaging, and thoughtfully designed four day Responsive Classroom courses prepare educators to create optimal learning environments where students can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for Read More…
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