1-2-3 Brain Break: Shadow Play

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

Travel to the Tropics without Leaving Your Couch

We all know daydreaming about travel feels good. Chances are, you’ve been doing plenty of it during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we’re all staying home more and traveling less. The good news is, anticipating, daydreaming, and reminiscing about travel is a valuable source of happiness – and you don’t actually have to go anywhere to …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Keep it Up – Balloons

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

1-2-3 Brain Break: How Big Was a Dinosaur?

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.   So, in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos …

1-2-3 Brain Break: DIY Improvised Story (Inspired by Mad Libs®)

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …