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CREATIVE BREAK OPTIONS: Use music, art or creative tasks to take a break from homework, studying or the classroom lesson
Helpful Resources
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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY CREATIVE BREAK OPTIONS STRATEGY
REVIEW
- Review Creative Break Options video
- Review additional helpful resources
- Decide how you will apply this strategy
PREPARE
- Gather Materials- Materials required for selected creative option
- Seek Support- Ask your teacher, tutor, parent or peer for support as needed.
APPLY
Suggest one of the following that your teacher might be able to put in place for the entire class
Mindful Breaks
- Mindful Coloring: Use coloring pages and colored pencils to relax and focus your minds.
- Journaling: Write or draw in a personal journal to reflect and process your thoughts.
- Nature Videos: Watch a calming video, such as a nature scene to relax.
Energizing and Movement Breaks
- Dance Party: Listen to upbeat music and dance to release energy.
- Yoga or Stretching: Do simple yoga poses or stretches to relieve tension and increase alertness.
Creative and Collaborative Breaks
- Art and Clay: Do free or guided drawing or play with modeling clay for hands-on creativity.
- Puzzles and Brainteasers: Complete challenging puzzles or brain teasers