Taking a Brain Break 

Letters of the Alphabet,
Sight words  K-3rd grade,
Sea Life,
Insects,
Brain Break,
Numbers 0-20


Books for RMDH 

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Giving our brain a nice break helps us to think calmly, be problem solvers and better friends.

When we learn how to take a brain break it can help us in all sorts of ways. If you feel that your school work is getting too hard, take a brain break and then try again. Your family or friends are starting to bug you? Take a brain break and think of ways to make things better. Remember, adults need brain breaks, too!!

You are amazing!! Do your best! CHOOSE KIND!!

Let's start by getting ourselves comfortable in a sitting position. You can sit in a chair or sit criss cross on the floor. Your back should be straight but relaxed.  Your hands can be resting softly in your lap. Some children like to make a circle with their thumbs and pointer fingers. It is your choice.

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Taking a Brain Break Finding our calm today and every day....

When we take our brain break, it is best to breathe in through your nose and blow gently out of your mouth. I want you to breathe in like you are smelling flowers in the garden. When you breathe out, pretend that you are blowing out your birthday candles. Breathing in and blowing out slowly will help to calm your brain. It is so cool!

I am going to ask you to sit still and just listen for my voice,  the sound of my chime and the sound of your breathing.  If your attention goes to a different sound, that is ok. Bring your attention back to my voice, the chime and your breathing. We will give our brains a break by breathing in and out slowly. 

Let's begin. Sit still and listen to the sound of the chime. The sound will get softer and softer. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your quiet breathing.

Here is a picture of my chime. You won't be looking at it but using your sense of hearing to listen for the sounds it makes.

Hello there, Friends!! I am so happy that you are here to read this book about taking a brain break. Our amazing brains are working hard every day and sometimes we just need to stop and give them a rest.

When you find yourself getting upset, frustrated or just need to chill out, take a few minutes to calm down. Brain breaks can be done at any time and anywhere. You do not need a chime like we used today. Just close your eyes and begin your deep and slow breaths.

Remember, smell the beautiful flowers when you breathe in and blow out the candles when you breathe out. Have a great day!! Mrs. Bachus bjbachus61@gmail.com

We all have an amazing brain inside our head.  I think our brains are like our very own computer. They help us to think, solve problems, try our very best and get along with other people. When our brains are calm they work better. And the best part?? You control your brain!!

That's right, you are in control of your brain. Let's learn how to keep our brains calm so they work better...

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