Move, Think, and Thrive: Brain Breaks & Sports for Wellness
Help me give my students Fun, engaging fitness and brain break tools to help my students build healthy habits, boost their energy, and support mental well-being through movement, teamwork, and social-emotional learning activities.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Czaja's classroom raised $194
This project is fully funded
My Project
My 2nd graders are energetic, curious, and full of potential—but sitting still for long periods can be a challenge. I want to bring more movement, team-based play, and mindful brain breaks into our daily routine to help students stay focused, manage stress, and build a love for healthy habits.
This project will equip our classroom with fitness-based and social-emotional tools to support the whole child.
The Twister game and inflatable sports balls will help us introduce fun and inclusive ways to move our bodies during indoor recess and brain breaks. With a variety of soft foam balls, students can safely play partner or small-group games that build coordination and teamwork. These physical outlets are key for boosting mood and focus—especially during Minnesota winters when outdoor play is limited.
The Grab and Go Brain Break kit and conversation chips will guide purposeful movement breaks and reflective discussions that help regulate emotions and promote communication. The sequin sensory wall will offer a calming, tactile experience for students who need to self-regulate. Finally, the Scholastic Sticky Situation cards will allow us to practice social problem-solving and emotional awareness in a light, discussion-based way.
Our students are building not only academic skills but also habits that support lifelong mental and physical health. These tools will make a difference by helping students channel their energy in positive ways and develop confidence, cooperation, and self-awareness.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,0.2" Large Sequins Sensory Graffiti Fabric for Toddlers,Tactile Stimulation,Reversible Glitter Fabric (1 yd, Mermaid Magic White)
• Amazon Business
$24.00
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$24.00
Ctosree 121 Pcs Grab and Go Brain Break Activities Include 60 Educational Classroom Movement Cards, 60 Wooden Sticks and Blue Plastic Cup with 80 Adhesive Point Dots for Classroom Educational Supplies
• Amazon Business
$11.99
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$11.99
200 Pcs Morning Meeting Chips for Students, 50 Styles Student Response Cards Social Skill Cards Improve Communication Listening Vocabulary Skill Supplies for Elementary Learn (Fresh Style)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Hxezoc 4 Pack Sports Balls Set 6 Inch Inflatable Vinyl Balls with Added Hand Air Pump, Neon Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Football for Kids and Toddlers Playground Indoor and Outdoor Use
• Amazon Business
$7.89
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$7.89
50 Styles 100 Pcs Morning Meeting Chips for Kids, Student Response Cards, Conversation Starters, Classroom Question Idea Cards for Elementary School, Learn Communication, Listening, Vocabulary
• Amazon Business
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