1-2-3 Brain Break: Breathing in Calm

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: Slow Food, Yummy Snack

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: Minute to Win It

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 …

Eat Your Veggies: Inspiration for Healthy Food Habits

Nutrition is a huge part of leading a healthy lifestyle, and according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the ongoing pattern of an individual’s eating habits has great impact on their health. So basically, our food habits are super important for energy, immune response, and overall wellbeing. And the best way to achieve good nutrition is …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Take a Nature Walk

“We should not think of a child’s experience in nature as an extracurricular activity,” says Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder. “It should be thought of as vital to children’s health and development.” Supplies needed: Yourself A grownup Walking shoes Backpack or small pack – fill …