There's SO much for kids to learn in such a short amount of time. It's best to just keep going, powering through lessons and homework, right? NO! Science shows that planned brain breaks are critical to effective instruction. Kelly and Kristi dissect brain breaks in the classroom and in the living room in this episode Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast. Listen in as they discuss:

For further reading:

Edutopia article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/brain-breaks-restore-student-focus-judy-willis

Homework Help: Brain Breaks and the Calm Kit: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/kids-yoga-homework-adhd-stress-school/

Brain Breaks for the Classroom: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/brain-breaks-for-the-classroom-kids-yoga-stretch/

Brain Breaks: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/brain-breaks-classroom-school-yoga/

Gimme a Break, a Yoga Break: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/school-yoga-kids-break-classroom/

Yoga Stretches for the Classroom: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/kids-yoga-school-classroom-office/

Learning Opportunities:

Classroom Kids Yoga Online Workshop: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/kay-c

Educator Resources: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/educator-courses/