Brain Breaks

Teacher’s Philosophy in Regards to Brain Breaks

I began using Brain Breaks in the 2001-02 school year. Brain Breaks give the brain a boost with one or two things occurring.

One: circulation after time sitting

Two: socializing after a time of being focused on course work

Brain Breaks

• require little or no equipment

• sometimes require space

• are easily adaptable for number of people present

• are research based activities that have proven to help student focus & attention

benefits of brain breaks

(1) to develop character

(2) to develop emotional intelligence

(3) to develop positive social orientation

(4) to develop creativity

(5) to stretch the bodily/kinesthetic intelligence

(6) to develop a process orientation

(7) to create more equal participation

(8) to create greater engagement

(9) to connect with a fundamental part of ourselves—our instinctual playfulness

Source: Silly Sports & Goofy Games by Dr. Spencer Kagan (of Kagan Cooperative Learning)