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When kids sit for extended periods, their bodies and minds slow down. Blood flow decreases, oxygen delivery to the brain drops, and muscles stiffen. The result is predictable: focus slips, irritability rises, and learning becomes harder.
The good news? A short burst of movement switches the brain back on. Circulation picks up, and children are ready to re-engage with energy and calm.
In the classroom, it could be a round of Area Dice Challenge. At home, it could be a few minutes of dance-off and stretching up to Old MacDonald Had A Fitness Farm.
These small interruptions in sitting time are essential resets that help children return to tasks with more energy and a calmer mindset.
This week, we’ll explore how to weave these short bursts into any routine so every child has the chance to feel at their best. Let's dive in!
Giveaway
To start you off, we’re giving away a free game that turns micro-breaks into moments kids will actually look forward to. The Area Dice Challenge blends quick movement with a math twist.
Here’s how it works: two players roll dice to create rectangles on a game grid, calculate the area, and then complete an exercise based on that number. Within minutes, you’ve got laughter, movement, and learning all happening at once.
You can make it your own:
- Educational Edition to strengthen maths skills
- Fitness Edition to get everyone moving more
- Competitive Edition for strategy and friendly rivalry
It’s simple to set up, easy to adapt, and guaranteed to get kids engaged.
Download your free Area Dice Challenge PDF now and bring more energy into your day!
Daily Mission Cards
When the mind feels overloaded, even simple tasks can seem harder. A quick, playful break can clear mental fog and restore focus.
This week’s Daily Mission Card is Balloon Tapper. Using a balloon or a light ball, see how long you can keep it in the air without it hitting the ground. Use any part of your body, and invite students or kids to join in!
This gets the heart pumping just enough to refresh the brain, allowing children to return to their next task with sharper thinking and renewed energy.
Grab your set of 50 Daily Mission Cards and always have a quick, ready-to-go brain and mood booster at your fingertips!
Old MacDonald Had A Fitness Farm
Strong emotions can be hard for children to manage, in busy classrooms or after a long day. Movement paired with play is one of the fastest ways to help them find their balance again.
Our top-rated game, Old MacDonald Had A Fitness Farm, combines storytelling with fun, easy-to-follow exercises. As the story unfolds, children act out the animals and actions, jumping, squatting, and galloping.
It works beautifully in classrooms with the follow-along video, giving teachers an instant, no-prep activity that engages the whole group.
Sign up for Jugar Life to get Old MacDonald Had A Fitness Farm and unlock more of our most-loved movement games!
Mental Fitness – An Inspiring New Approach to Mental Health Awareness with Hadleigh Fischer
The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that helps us solve problems and manage emotions. When it’s underactive because of stress or fatigue, our ability to think clearly and respond calmly drops fast.
In this inspiring course, Hadleigh Fischer, Founder of Resilience Agenda, shares how to train the brain like a muscle through the concept of Mental Fitness. His approach turns mental health from a reactive topic into a proactive, everyday habit, just like physical exercise.
You’ll learn how small, consistent actions can strengthen your prefrontal cortex, improve focus, and build resilience that lasts.
Save this course for later, and start building your mental fitness today!
Inspiring Connections at Parkville College
Last week, we kicked off with 180 passionate educators from Parkville College at ICON Park in Carlton, opening their cross-campus conference with an energising keynote.
With a focus on relationships, trust, and creating safe, supportive environments, the room was buzzing with purpose from start to finish. We’re grateful to the Parkville College team for letting us be part of such an important day.
Join us on this global journey of joy and connection! If you want to bring The School of Play to your community, fill out the form here ➡
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