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Increase attention and focus during school hours with these quick break ideas.
Everyone has days when they find it hard to focus. Attention spans in our children can range from five minutes to 15, depending on their age. So, when you find yourself in one of those moments that school seems to be dragging along, stop and take a quick break to wake up and refresh tired minds! Stretch - the simplest break of all. Simply taking a few minutes to stop and stretch out muscles will get the oxygen flowing better to the brain. It can get adrenaline moving better, waking the whole body up. Try one of these. (As with all exercise, go slow to warm the muscles up. You do not want to strain anything!)
Read - Many sources for ways to keep your brain fit recommend reading out loud (even Brain Age, for Nintendo DS, uses this technique). The act of reading out loud stimulates the brain much more than silent reading.
Puzzle it Out - Logic problems, short quizzes, word searches, and crossword puzzles are all excellent ways to noodle your noggin!
Other ideas -
Do not be afraid to stop anything you are doing and have a quick brain boost session. You will find that school work will get done much faster, and better, than before.
The copyright of the article Five Minute Homeschool Breaks in Homeschooling is owned by Christine Alcott. Permission to republish Five Minute Homeschool Breaks in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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