Brain Breaks and Mindfulness

Brain Breaks

Brain Breaks provide a space for integrating new information into long-term memory, otherwise it is soon forgotten. 

 

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30-90-10 

Every 30 minutes, take a 90 second break, step 10 feet away from where you’ve been working.

Keeping Students Engaged 

More Brain Break Ideas 

Research from Oakland Unified School District Office of SEL 

*Adapted from the work of Ann McCay Bryson of CASEL 

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This resource was sent to me by girl scout Hailey of St. Paul’s Troop 40. Thanks for the suggestion, Hailey! 

Mental Health and Self-Care Resources  

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Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness and How Does it Work? 

Eating a Raisin Mindfully: (this could also be a great descriptive writing activity for students) 

 

 http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/technology/10-meditation-apps-classroom/ 

Mindfulness Ideas for Children and Teens 

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