| Dear Edutopia community,
Looking for a great way to increase student productivity, creativity, and well-being, both in the classroom and beyond? The answer may surprise you: Take a brain break!
It might seem at odds with the need to meet a long list of learning standards, but research shows that brief breaks are crucial for our brains. Breaks as short as 3 to 5 minutes cause neural activity to spike, helping students commit lessons to memory while refreshing their minds for more learning. If you’re curious which brain breaks are best for different classroom needs and grade levels—from elementary to high school—our newest resource collection will give you peace of mind. It explores all of that and more, and includes both articles and videos. 🤩 | 