Encourage brain breaks for students
What’s involved
Brain breaks are important for students’ growth as they reduce stress, anxiety, and frustration. Brain breaks enhance productivity, self-regulation and attendance, which impacts overall academic performance. Sharing resources to support brain breaks is a promising practice to support student learning.
To complete this activity:
- Find websites, videos, resources, and apps to share via social media channels or on the school website.
- Investigate what you are sharing to ensure it is accurate, appropriate, and effective.
- Share on social media.
Who can deliver it
- Teachers
- School staff
- Principals
- School districts
- Student leaders
Time commitment
- Short – it will only take you a few minutes to post.
- Seeking websites/resources may take longer, try starting with our list of go to partners for health.
Resources required
- Computer
- Access to social media platform
Ideal learning environment
- Long-term virtual learning
- Short-term virtual learning
- Summer break
- Outdoor education
- Hybrid classroom
- Traditional classroom
Links to relevant external resources
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