The “Brain Break: Training Manual for Teachers and School Staff” is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators implement Brain Break exercises in the classroom. These exercises are aimed at promoting student focus and can be easily integrated into the daily routine. The manual covers three categories of Brain Breaks: Breathe (breathing exercises), Move (seated and standing exercises, mindfulness games), and Rest (mindfulness and relaxation exercises), providing educators with a range of options to enhance student concentration and well-being.
The manual emphasizes the importance of consistency in implementing Brain Breaks and suggests ideal times for their incorporation, such as at the start of the school day, after recess, during transitions between lessons, and at the end of the school day. It encourages educators to start with one or two exercises and gradually introduce more for variety. Each Brain Break exercise is scripted for easy delivery, and the manual also provides implementation strategies. Additionally, there is a video library available for further guidance and modeling of the exercises.
Overall, this training manual aims to help educators create a focused and conducive learning environment by incorporating Brain Break exercises into their daily routines.
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Contents:
- Introduction: About Us
- Educator Guide
- Breathe
- Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Anchor Breathing
- Animal Arms
- Balloon Breathing
- Breathing Ball
- Bunny Rabbit Breath
- Buzzing Bee Breath
- Even In – Even Out
- Starfish Breathing
- Move: Seated Exercises
- Seated Mountain
- Chair Boat
- Chair Cat/Cow
- Chair Eagle
- Chair Sunrise/Sunset
- Chair Sunrise Twist
- Chair Surfer
- Chair Twist
- Move: Standing Exercises
- Mountain
- Big Toe
- Chair Pose
- Eagle
- Stork
- Sunrise/Sunset
- Tree
- Warrior Pose
- Move: Mindful Games
- Bell Game
- Mindful Walking
- Mirror Movement
- Statue
- Rest
- Attitude of Gratitude
- Guided Rest
- Listen to the Chime
- Mind Jar
- Mindful Listing
- Sleeping Crocodile
- Stop
- Thumb Staring
- Appendix
- Alignment with National Physical Education Standards
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