Zooming In on Brain Breaks with Amy McMahon

Amy McMahon, with 27 years in education, discusses the importance of brain breaks in the classroom, especially post-COVID, to help students self-regulate and focus. Amy shares various no-prep brain break activities, including the "timer game," "mind reader," "silent partner draw," and "going on a picnic." She also recommends online resources like Teach Flix and Teach Flex for additional brain break ideas. Amy is also starting an online tutoring and coaching business, Early Smiles Education, focusing on phonics and teacher coaching.Major Choice is a career mentorship program for students with and without disabilities. The program emphasizes personalized mentorship, self-exploration, and career exploration, aiming to help students find fulfilling careers. Educators and professionals are encouraged to become mentors or volunteers. https://www.majorchoice.com/home-page5pdqllzu62926234 Check out Drama Notebook: https://www.dramanotebook.com/