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"...brain breaks should take place before fatigue, boredom, distraction, and inattention set in."

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Brain breaks should take place BEFORE fatigue, boredom, distraction and inattention set in. Plan for it!

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Breaks serve to give the brain time to compress and consolidate memories of what was just practiced

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"When we learn a new skill, we need to connect it to previous memories...binding"

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We were surprised by the performance decrease in testing when brain breaks were not incorporated.

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We were surprised by the performance decrease in testing when brain breaks were not incorporated.

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Our brains cycle through experiences, compressing and imprinting, to optimize storage and recall.

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Brain breaks should be kept frequent and simple.

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For middle schoolers, 20-30 minutes of concentrated study calls for a 3-5 minute break.

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Misconception that active practice is the only way to advance. Recognizing that breaks actually "compress and consolidate memories of what was just practiced".

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The brain was replaying the practice session over and over at an astonishingly high rate of speed... even when sleeping they are replaying the learning.

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Brain breaks are more important later in the day after students have been engaging in learning the first part of the day.

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We agreed that brain breaks are necessary or needed more at end of the day.

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"Concentrated study of 10 to 15 minutes for elementary school students calls for a three- to five - minute break"

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Breaks should happen before behaviors set in. Breaks can also look like simple conversation to build connection.