Ants in the Pants!

I don't know about you, but my kiddos get antsy through out the day! Sitting and listening and talking all day is tough work for a 4 year old. So I created a "Brain Break Box." When I notice the kiddos getting the wiggles, I pull out the box and away we go! I am ALWAYS amazed at how much more focused they are after a quick 5 minute movement activity. It's a great way to get gross motor in, crossing the mid-line and just some good ol' fashioned fun!

I used 2 cans, one marked "To Do" and one marked "Done." I put the activities on sticks and put all of the sticks in the "To Do" can. I also assembled the materials for all of the activities and keep those in the box as well. This makes it easy to grab and I'm not searching for items when the kiddos are already restless!

I searched on Pinterest for some ideas and added some of my own. Below is my list and pictures of my box.

Some activities are found here at my Pinterest board. 

1. The Big Push

2. Hand Pushes

3. Ball Walk

4. Sid the Sloth video is found here on my Pinterest Board.

5. Seasame Street Video is found here on  my Pinterest Board

6. 5, 4, 3, 2,1 -5 jumping jacks, 4 spins, 3 hops,2 skips and 1 walk around the room.

7. The Hokey Pokey

8. Find it fast-call out a number, shape, color

9. Simon Says

10. Dance with ribbons

11. Animal Movemets

12.Instruments with Music

13. Bean Bag Toss

14. Run in place for 10 seconds repeat. 

15. 5 jumping jacks-repeat 5X

I would love to hear your ideas for getting the wiggles out! Please share, so I can add to my box.