15 Teacher Skills to Grow in 2025, Day 11

Day 11: I can use progressively more challenging physical movement breaks. There is evidence that ADHD brains, in particular, have smaller cerebella than do neurotypical brains (read ADHD 2.0 by Drs. Edward Hallowell and John Raley). Balance exercises may help stimulate the cerebellum, helping those students in particular. Besides, balance exercises are probably more fun than the stand-and-stretch ones I normally do! Also, I’ve already begun to challenge kids to breathe more deeply and intentionally than in the past, helping them to better regulate and deal with stress.