A publication by Institute of Positive Education, Geelong Grammar School and Berry Street Education Model collaboration

1 April 2019

Brain Breaks 2

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 following the easy to follow descriptions.

Paperback book, 54 pages

Printed version

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