This episode is brought to you by test prep! Whether we like it or not, it is among us and likely the exhaustion has set in. Let’s be honest, the exhaustion has set in for both teachers and the students. Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to take all the lessons from the year and put them to practice. Our students are such good sports during this time of the year and so I want to focus this episode on ideas to give them the break they deserve.  Break ideas involving movement, direction, and thinking How brain breaks strengthen other aspects of learning Tips for identifying when to incorporate brain breaks Ways you’ll know if your brain breaks are achieving the results you want A no-prep brain break idea for upper elementary students SHOW NOTES: https://theliteracydive.com/give-your-students-brains-a-break Resources Mentioned: Creative Writing Boggle Boards Art For Kids Hub Brain Break Slides Connect with me: Check out my TpT Store Subscribe to my E-mail list Instagram Posts Blog Posts Facebook Posts Watch my YouTube channel  If you are enjoying The Literacy Dive Podcast, please follow, leave a rating, and a helpful review! It is much appreciated and thank you for listening!