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South China Morning Post

Chinese secondary schools use energetic morning routines to improve student happiness

Secondary schools in China have encouraged students to dance while studying. The idea behind the strategy is to stimulate the brain, improve their mood and reduce the feelings of stress that come from heavy academic demands. Several schools across the nation have used the 'passionate morning reading' method with their pupils. In video clips posted online, teenagers can be seen wiggling their bodies and waving their arms wildly while reading textbooks. In some schools, pupils stand still while studying but are encouraged to chant the text loudly. The activity lasts the whole morning study session, which is usually around half an hour. Some schools hold the energetic study session first thing in the morning. Hengshui High School in northern China's Hebei province is known for its military-style management. The school's morning study session can start as early as 6am.