The best brain breaks aren’t random or mere time-fillers—they’re purposeful pauses that help students regulate, reconnect, ...

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...

These short, fun activities can help kids recharge and refocus when school or homework is stressing them out. Focusing on a task for a long period can be difficult for anyone, but especially kids.

Both adults and kids need to take time out to de-stress and refocus when we’ve been working too long. When we sit still for long stretches of time, we become less productive. That’s why we came up ...

In today’s rapid-paced learning environment, where tasks and assignments pile up continually and information seems to flow ceaselessly, having moments of reflection for students to recharge, or “brain ...

If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play's games to your roster. Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the market, ...

You could call Mrs. Huibregtse’s fourth graders the Congdon class choreographers. “Our teacher comes up with dances to do in front of the school for her class every year. And we kind of get to share ...

If your day kicks off with coffee and a craving for brain teasers, USA TODAY Play is your new best friend. From breezy 10-minute crosswords to lightning-fast Quick Cross puzzles, it’s the perfect way ...