When children have a lot of schoolwork to do, whether at home or in school, one of the most important things that can get neglected is movement. Movement breaks not only help kids release some of the energy that builds up when sitting, it also allows them to sharpen their brain’s ability to focus. While movement breaks tend to be more common with younger kids (if they are used at all), by the time kids hit middle school very few opportunities are provided for movement throughout the day.