Movement icon Movement · 1–2 min · Classroom Moderate

Arm Windmills

Big arms. Bigger energy.

Windmill your arms and shake off sitting still.

Best for

Transition between lesson blocks

Afterwards

Shoulders loose; room feels lighter.

Steps

  1. Arms out to the sides.
  2. Small forward circles—grow bigger for 20 seconds.
  3. Reverse for 20 seconds.
  4. Shake arms out. Share a grin with someone nearby.

A 1–2 minute movement brain break designed for teachers and students. Follow the steps below—no equipment or signup required.

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