Shirley Hales

Cheyenne Ramirez
Eddie Pena

Phase 3 - Implementation: Lesson Plans

TLP – Academic Recess Brain Breaks
Prodigy

BASIC INFORMATION
Summary Students will take an academic brain between direct instruction/assignments
to recharge and refocus before another assignment/task takes place.
Grade Level 1​st​-6th
Time Frame 10-12 minutes
Subject(s) Academic Math
Topic(s) Taking an academic brain break utilizing the Prodigy Website that focuses on
math and language brain breaks.
Instructional Computer/Laptop
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Materials Response journal
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Pencil
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STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES
CA Content Prodigy math games are aligned to the California Common Core. Games are
Standard(s) designed to build foundational skills, strengthen skills, and support students
gain achievement in math.

Lesson - Students will take an academic brain break and be focused and ready/on
Objective(s) task for direct instruction and/or next assignment.
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
UDL Prodigy’s student account takes into considerations of math level for each
student. Math activities are customized to each student’s capability and
mastery level. Students can also track progress and get rewarded with instant
feedback which encourages student engagement and focus. Students can work
at their own pace allowing for all students to work/play at their own speed
without pressure allowing for the break to act as a recharge and refocus time
for students.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment ​Prodigy gives instant feedback after each assignment/game that allows
of Learning student to see progress on math goals/games. Students will track their progress
in student response journals keeping track of practice and also tracking
readiness for next assignment
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Sequence of ● Students access computer
Activities ● Sign in to Prodigy
● https://play.prodigygame.com/
● Access activity/game level
● Set timer for 12 minutes
● Play math game
● Click on report
● Take out response journal
● Record progress/growth
● Respond in journal with readiness to focus on next assignment

CLOSURE Student puts laptop away and gets ready for direct instruction/next
assignment