Publication by Collaboration, Institute of Positive Education and Geelong Grammar School

1 July 2017

Brain Breaks

This book provides teachers with useful strategies to build their classroom climate. There are brain breaks that provide positive emotions through partner and group activities. There are also calming brain breaks that de-escalate classrooms and build self-regulation. This little book is a great tool for every classroom and with practice your students can soon be leading brain breaks with the easy to follow outlines.

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