This video is an example of brain research playing out in our classroom. The sound has been turned off, so you will be able to tune in to the actions of the students and not the words and lesson. The video starts 5 minutes into the lesson and ends at 7 minutes. The off task behaviors begin to show in the youngest learners; rolling a head, shaking the ponytail, blowing bubbles, laying on the floor, and rubbing the face against the chair. You may even find more and most importantly see that the length of a lesson does make a difference in the ability to stay focused.

This video is one of our first videos we ever did.  And it is a current now as it was then.  As I watch this video over and over I am still so thankful for these students who showed us that even the best students brains disengage after 5-7 minutes.  And even now after seeing this, if you think this won't happen with your students, in your class, set up a camera and let it roll, and then please send us a note, we want to hear from you.