Why We Should Have Brain Breaks!

I strongly believe that in Room 1 we should have a brain break daily and after reading my exposition I am sure that you will agree with me and tell everyone that brain breaks in schools are the way forward for the future of children’s well being.

Brain breaks are short energizing bursts of activity that boost blood flow, send oxygen to the brain, and help kids better retain information. Research has shown that Brain Breaks increase student’s on-task behaviour AND the amount of physical activity they get every day, so it’s a win-win.

At our school they would fit in by cutting writing time in half, so the brain break is in the middle to refresh the mind and help off-tasks students get back on task. Another time that we could hold the Brain Break could be during inquiry time in the afternoon because that is when most people are in a tired, grumpy, unresponsive state and do not want to participate. And possibly in between R.E. and maths, just for 10 minutes about twice a day.

After having a brain break students will be more engaged and more ready to learn from the exercise that has woken them up from their slumber. And if you are wondering about the students that are already on-task, they will be extra, extra on-task. I personally think the class will generally be happier due to the excitement about the great games that we will be playing. In addition, other positives will be that their general attributes will raise because of these games and the enjoyment children are feeling at school. Children will not be going home in a grump and taking it out on their parents.

In addition, children who are regularly having a brain break will be away from their screens and according to Joy Swanson, well away from drugs as well because using ICT has the same symptoms as using drugs. Now who wouldn’t in their right mind think that we should have a brain break after reading that?

In conclusion, I think brain breaks would be the perfect use of time to help us regenerate our focus and energy. With happy students comes with happy teachers and a happier school.  Viva la revolution, be the change, make that change Ms Journee, make New Brighton Catholic great again.

My gratitude for your time and patience. Your humble servant Luke Bottomley