Publish at April 11 2023 Updated April 11 2023
Asking students to sit still and be quiet has always been the norm, but we know that it is not easy. After a while, they lose attention. So more and more researchers are promoting active breaks. Moments of relaxation and movement that allow us to get out of a sedentary position and give the brain a break.
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