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My students live in a very cold climate (it has to be -10 degrees before we have indoor recess)! They don't get as much active outdoor time as they should. Having the stability balls as seats will help give students that little extra movement that they so desperately need. We know that movement and exercise helps keep students focus. In "Teaching with the Brain in Mind", this issue becomes clearer. The author states, "When we keep students active, we keep their energy levels up and provide their brains with the oxygen-rich blood needed for highest performance." If my project gets funded, my students will be able to utilize the stability balls for open seating. I am also researching clever ways to use the balls for exercises and energizers throughout the day!

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My students live in a very cold climate (it has to be -10 degrees before we have indoor recess)! They don't get as much active outdoor time as they should. Having the stability balls as seats will help give students that little extra movement that they so desperately need. We know that movement and exercise helps keep students focus. In "Teaching with the Brain in Mind", this issue becomes clearer. The author states, "When we keep students active, we keep their energy levels up and provide their brains with the oxygen-rich blood needed for highest performance." If my project gets funded, my students will be able to utilize the stability balls for open seating. I am also researching clever ways to use the balls for exercises and energizers throughout the day!

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