time saving tips

We love a S.M.A.R.T. CORE activity that lends itself well for a brain break with little to no prep or space. 

Flamingos are poses used to promote better balance and control. They encourage core strength and stability while improving body awareness. These motor skills impact and improve our ability to focus and concentrate. This makes them an excellent brain break and burst of brain stem stimulation.

Here is an idea to make it more fun. Go around your school and take photos of familiar people doing a flamingo pose for your students to mimic. They are going to love seeing the principal, librarian, gym teacher, and others posing just for them. Encourage the goal of maintaining the balance pose for 10 seconds. 
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In the meantime, here is a quick stick figure set of poses to get you started. 

Download Here! BalancingPoses.pdf 

References: 

• S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K CORE Guide page 39
• ​S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum Guide page 49