What is a brain break?A brain break is just what it sounds like—a break from whatever you are focusing on. Short brain breaks during school work time have been shown to be very helpful. Brain breaks reduce stress and frustration and increase attention and focus. What Successful Brain Breaks Look LikeTo make a brain break work for you, there are a few things to think about. First, you will want to make sure it’s an actual break. Moving from school work to an activity that feels like more work won’t help you stay focused.
For kids who need quiet and relaxation, a brain break can be as simple as actively sitting still. While they do that, kids can also take a minute to feel their heartbeat. For kids who need activity, taking a “dance break” is a fun way to refocus and refresh. Anytime you begin to feel restless and struggling to pay attention, try one of these Brain Breaks. Most only take a few minutes and help to take your mind off of the lesson for a moment – allowing you to get up, stretch and have some fun in an activity that uses a different part of your brain. When the activity is done you can get back to the lesson feeling recharged and ready to focus. Here are some examples of brain breaks: Comments are closed.
|
Categories
All
Archives
May 2020
Helpful Links
Coming Soon!
Calendar
April 2020: Coming Soon!
|