Brain Breaks
Tap into ANY short video on the Calming Corner for a Short Brain Break
Sense of Awe - Brain Breaks to Get in Touch with Perspective
Just share a short video with no explanation or reflection, but just as a way to shift the brain by building empathy and perspective through music and images. OR, take time to build in reflection! You pick!
"Awe Video" - Planet Earth (5:00)
SEL Competencies Impacted: Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Skills, Positive Global Citizenship
When to use?
At the beginning of a unit that emphasizes nature, the human experience or any topic related to the vastness and beauty of nature and life
When students are feeling stress and just need a break
Reflection BEFORE watching:
Notice how you feel now
Pay attention to your thoughts and emotions that come up while watching
Reflection AFTER watching:
Did the video shift your feelings?
Did you notice any physical effects? Calmer, more focused, etc.
Did it shift your perspective on your place in the world?
Does it make everyday concerns seem less important?
Do you have a renewed sense of potential?
"Amazing Animals" - Planet Earth (2:30)
SEL Competencies Impacted: Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Skills, Positive Global Citizenship
When to use?
At the beginning of a unit that emphasizes nature, the human experience or any topic related to the vastness and beauty of nature and life
When students are feeling stress and just need a break
Reflection BEFORE watching:
Notice how you feel now
Pay attention to your thoughts and emotions that come up while watching
Reflection AFTER watching:
Did the video shift your feelings?
Did you notice any physical effects? Calmer, more focused, etc.
Did it shift your perspective on your place in the world?
Does it make everyday concerns seem less important?
Do you have a renewed sense of potential?
"Yosemite" - Planet Earth (4:00)
SEL Competencies Impacted: Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Skills, Positive Global Citizenship
When to use?
At the beginning of a unit that emphasizes nature, the human experience or any topic related to the vastness and beauty of nature and life
When students are feeling stress and just need a break
Reflection BEFORE watching:
Notice how you feel now
Pay attention to your thoughts and emotions that come up while watching
Reflection AFTER watching:
Did the video shift your feelings?
Did you notice any physical effects? Calmer, more focused, etc.
Did it shift your perspective on your place in the world?
Does it make everyday concerns seem less important?
Do you have a renewed sense of potential?
"The Magnificent Beauty of Nature" - 3:47
"The Magnificent Beauty of Nature" - 2:28
When to use?
At the beginning of a unit that emphasizes nature, the human experience or any topic related to the vastness and beauty of nature and life
When students are feeling stress and just need a break
Reflection BEFORE watching:
Notice how you feel now
Pay attention to your thoughts and emotions that come up while watching
Reflection AFTER watching:
Did the video shift your feelings?
Did you notice any physical effects? Calmer, more focused, etc.
Did it shift your perspective on your place in the world?
Does it make everyday concerns seem less important?
Do you have a renewed sense of potential?
SEL Competencies Impacted: Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Skills, Positive Global Citizenship
"The Breathtaking Beauty of Nature" - 2:38
"The Forest" - 1:53
Brain Break to Another Country!
"Welcome to India" - 3:16
"This is Indonesia" - 5:06
Amazing landscape images and coverage of people of India - FYI - one quick glimpse of a man smoking a cigarette.
"Nature Makes You Happy" 2:22
Narrated on the science of how nature makes you happier! Narration geared to older students, but great reminder of the importance of nature on our wellbeing!