Brain breaks are short, purposeful pauses that help students recharge and return to learning with better focus. Using music, movement, or mindfulness, they improve mood, attention, and classroom flow.

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Barry Wesley dropped by Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School to give students Brain Breaks presented by Chevron on March 27, 2026. New Orleans Saints offensive ...

So-called “offline states”—when a person isn’t thinking about much and their attention is free to wander —give the brain an ...

If you have a child in school right now, you may have heard them talk about needing a “brain break” while doing homework or studying for a test. Maybe they shake their bodies out, do some deep ...

Summer is here—time for family vacations, barbeques, and ideally a slower pace of life. But if you're like the majority of Americans, you will not take full advantage of the season to relax and ...

Brain breaks—short bursts of movement or mindfulness—are transforming classrooms by helping kids reset, refocus, and re-engage. From freeze dances to mindful breathing, these intentional pauses boost ...