Stretch like a banana – a silly brain break practice measurement and spatial words. "Reach up! Breathe in and do a big banana stretch! Breathe out and drop one arm to the side like a banana peel. Now ...

Brain breaks are short, purposeful pauses that help students recharge and return to learning with better focus. Using music, movement, or mindfulness, they improve mood, attention, and classroom flow.

If you have a child in school right now, you may have heard them talk about needing a “brain break” while doing homework or studying for a test. Maybe they shake their bodies out, do some deep ...