I’m sharing my favorite Mindware toys from Oriental Trading that I use in the classroom for fun and educational brain breaks. These games—like Twangled, Tightrope, Contraptions 50, and more—not only ...

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...

Children need to be active throughout the day. And it is getting harder and harder for our schools to make this possible. With the greater demands for increased instructional time, decreased recess ...

In today’s rapid-paced learning environment, where tasks and assignments pile up continually and information seems to flow ceaselessly, having moments of reflection for students to recharge, or “brain ...

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PITTSFIELD — Place your hands on your heart, right hand over left. Sit up straight. Take a few deep, yogic breaths. Relax, and connect first of all with your own heart. Next, think of a loved one and ...

Tucson’s incorrigible Steve Gall won’t give up. State bills he’s worked on to mandate structured recess in Arizona schools, or recommend structured recess, or recommend a certain amount of weekly ...