Recharge Your Students' Minds: Embracing Brain Breaks During Testing Season

It is state testing season in Michigan—the time when students' brains are working overtime and No. 2 pencils, or now-a-days QWERTY keyboards are worn to nubs. As educators, we recognize the intensity of this period and the importance of maintaining our students' focus and well-being. Enter the superhero of the classroom: the brain break.

​The education focused website, Edutopia, has a great list of resources for teachers to use from grades Early Kindergarten through 12th grade. You can visit, https://www.edutopia.org/package/brain-breaks-for-your-classroom/, to find the entire collection of articles, videos, and links.

Research underscores the significance of these short, intentional pauses during learning. These breaks not only rejuvenate students but also enhance productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.