{"id":362467,"date":"2021-10-14T14:44:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T18:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/benefits-of-study-breaks\/"},"modified":"2021-10-14T14:44:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T18:44:55","slug":"benefits-of-study-breaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/benefits-of-study-breaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Break! 5 Benefits of Study Breaks that Your Child Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve heard the saying, &#8220;All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.&#8221;&nbsp; It sounds quaint&#8211;but it&#8217;s true! Staying focused for long periods of time is difficult, no matter how old you are. The human brain needs breaks to stay sharp. Let\u2019s take a look at the benefits of study breaks and how they can make your child MORE focused as they work through Saxon math by discussing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#sec1\">Why Study Breaks are Important<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec2\">The Perks that Come From Study Breaks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec3\">How to Know When a Child Needs a Study Break<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec4\">Tips for Taking Effective Study Breaks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sec5\">What NOT to Do on a Study Break<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of study breaks\" class=\"wp-image-362470\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec1\">Benefits of Study Breaks 1: Why Study Breaks are Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wake up! You still with me? Yep, we all lose focus as we spend longer on a certain subject. It\u2019s just how our brains are wired and it happens to all of us. Let\u2019s face it, learning is hard, and kids especially are doing so much of it as they grow. We live in a society that thinks more is more, but it\u2019s just now true when it comes to study time. Study breaks respect the fact our brains really do get tired and overwhelmed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, our bodies need to move. Have you heard the phrase \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/connect.mayoclinic.org\/blog\/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci\/newsfeed-post\/sitting-is-the-new-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sitting is the new smoking?\u201d<\/a> It\u2019s just not healthy to sit and sit and sit. Letting your child stand up and wiggle during the Corny Brain Break section of their lesson is a great way to see a smile, move a bit, and allow your child\u2019s brain just enough time to re-set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec2\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Benefits of Study Breaks 2: The Perks that Come From Study Breaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d think that more breaks would mean less learning. But it\u2019s just not true. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/research-tested-benefits-breaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies have shown that small breaks actually increase attention during work periods<\/a>! And the benefits of study breaks don\u2019t stop there!&nbsp;Learning is stressful on a child\u2019s brain, but breaks decrease that stress by keeping it from compounding over time. They also boost brain function during the learning parts of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, breaks can even improve social skills&#8211;what? Yes, even in a homeschool situation where there may not be many other kids around, a Corny Brain Break can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/humor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve those skills through humor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of study breaks\" class=\"wp-image-362471\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec3\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Benefits of Study Breaks 3: How to Know When a Child Needs a Study Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you know when a child needs a study break. There are a few obvious times when a break just makes sense. Is he or she done with a section? Time to take a break! This is why my Corny Brain Breaks are where they are&#8211;they just make sense after you\u2019ve done a certain amount of work with Saxon Math before you move on to more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also judge when to take a break by the clock. For young children&#8211;20 minutes of work can often merit a break. Older kids can go a little longer, but watch their behavior because\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is restless and can\u2019t focus, that\u2019s an obvious sign that a break is in order! They may not be trying to get out of work&#8211;their bodies AND brains are sending them&#8211;and you&#8211;signals that they are DONE for the moment. A break can be just the reset they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec4\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Benefits of Study Breaks 4: Tips for Taking Effective Study Breaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it short. A five to 10-minute break is just the right amount of time to allow the brain a moment to rest but not completely forget what they need to be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of study breaks\" class=\"wp-image-362472\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighten the mood. This is why I love Corny Brain Breaks! Saxon math is a rigorous curriculum, so a good chuckle at a corny joke can be just the thing to remind a student that fun matters, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MOVE! Yes, move. Always. Even if it\u2019s a quick stretch, 10 jumping jacks, or a jaunt around the room, getting up and moving will always help a young, active body cooperate with the sitting that comes with learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec5\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Benefits of Study Breaks 5: What NOT to Do on a Study Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may go without saying, but a study break is no time for social media. We all know that a 5 minute break can turn into 50 minutes before we realize what\u2019s happening. It\u2019s also a HUGE influx of new information&#8211;just the thing we don\u2019t want during a time that\u2019s supposed to give our kids\u2019 brains a break from taking on new info!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No TV. Again, it\u2019s just to hard to turn off something that\u2019s designed to keep a kid glued to the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t start on a new topic of thought. A study break just isn\u2019t the time to bring up the essay they are writing or the Spanish test they need to do. A break should be just that&#8211;a time to let their mind reset by NOT thinking about school!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: The Benefits of Study Breaks are Things We All Need in Our Homeschool!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That all-working, no-playing Jack really is dull-and that doesn\u2019t just mean he isn\u2019t interesting to talk to! He literally can\u2019t learn as well as the kid who\u2019s regularly giving his or her brain a break and refreshing themselves to take on more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So enjoy the Corny Brain Breaks, add a quick walk into your learning time, whatever&#8211;just know that those little rests through the day add up to a whole lot of learning! And be sure to share your favorite ways to take a break in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to you soon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole the Math Lady<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. You can check out how I incorporate fun breaks into Saxon math with my Corny Brain Breaks by <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/free-trial\/\">taking advantage of my FREE 7-Day Trial here<\/a>! No credit card required, just a full week to give you time to check out my Saxon video lessons, online grading, and other resources to bring joy back to math!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve heard the saying, &#8220;All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.&#8221;&nbsp; It sounds quaint&#8211;but it&#8217;s 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