Play an upbeat song, instructing your students to dance while the music is playing, then FREEZE when the music stops. If you want to make this an educational activity, you can call out a math problem or spelling word when they are frozen, then resume...

After a certain goal is met (math problem solved, cross-word found, paragraph or page of reading done, etc...) have students stand up and do five jumping jacks. This can be a fun way to release energy while keeping students on track. Coming back to...

In honor of some of the ski slopes opening for the season, here's a fun ski drill to do with your students: Ski Jumps - Keep feet together, jumping from side to side. Gliding Squat - Feet shoulder-width apart, sit down into a squat, tuck poles under...

Have children choose partners. One partner begins slowly tracing letters from a current spelling word on their partner's back. When the partner guesses correctly, they switch.

Tell kids it's time for a break. Have them spread out and wander around the room. When you shout out descriptions, have all the kids who DO fit the description freeze in place like pillars. Have those who DO NOT fit the description walk quickly...