Brain Breaks for Your Classroom: A Collection of Ideas

 

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Brain-Based Learning

Brain Breaks for Your Classroom

A collection of our popular articles and videos illuminating the benefits of taking breaks on student productivity, creativity, well-being, and more.

April 18, 2024

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  Play & Recess

  The Mysterious Power of Brain Breaks

  During breaks, it turns out, the brain works overtime. New research illuminates what kinds of breaks benefit learners the most.
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  The Research Is In

  We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks

  When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.

  Youki Terada
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  Research

  The Science Behind Brain Breaks

  Research shows that breaks can provide more than rest. Use them to boost creativity, cognitive function, and social skills.
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  The Research Is In

  Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks

  Students are easily distracted, but regular, short breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress.

  Youki Terada
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  Student Engagement

  4 Brain Breaks for Different Classroom Needs

  These brain breaks are designed to serve different purposes, and selecting the right one at the right time can yield positive results.

  Wendy Turner

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  Brain-Based Learning

  9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students

  To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.
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  Brain-Based Learning

  Activities That Prime the Brain for Learning

  Brain breaks and focused attention practices help students feel relaxed and alert and ready to learn.

  Lori Desautels
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  Early Childhood Education

  8 Brain Breaks to Spark Joy and Help Young Students Concentrate

  Theater games make fun brain breaks that also foster valuable executive function skills.

  Jocelyn Greene
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  Teaching Strategies

  60-Second Strategy: Jitter Sticks

  When students need to get their wiggles out so they can settle down to learn, this simple movement-based brain break does the trick.
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  Mental Health

  Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks

  Research has shown that short movement breaks help students get focused, improving both skill-building and knowledge retention.
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  Classroom Management

  Incorporating the Calming Corner Into Station Rotation

  Elementary students benefit from opportunities to take a break from academic learning and explore activities that support their emotional development.

  Marie Weller

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  Brain-Based Learning

  17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers

  As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.

  Paige Tutt
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  Brain-Based Learning

  9 Brain Breaks That Teens Will Love

  Students are still learning, even during brief breaks, which serve to help them decompress, refocus, and process new information.
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  Brain-Based Learning

  Quick Classroom Exercises to Combat Stress

  These brain breaks and focused-attention practices can help students cope with stress and trauma and focus on their learning.

  Lori Desautels