The Power of Brain Breaks in the Classroom
Student participation and behavior in classrooms has been and continues to be a hot topic in the education world today. Finding ways to increase both participation and desirable behaviors has been heavily researched, and brain breaks have been found to make a positive impact in classrooms. In this research project, we aimed to identify the effectiveness of brain breaks in elementary classrooms and if so, how they can be successfully implemented. The research question being explored is “Are brain breaks an effective tool for promoting participation and increasing desired behavior in elementary students?” From this question, we hoped to pinpoint if, how, and why they are a useful tool in the classroom. As society continues to change so do student needs, and our goal by researching brain breaks is to educate teachers on how they can best support students, one classroom at a time.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management
Brian Kaelin
Goodrich 204
10 AM – Noon