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January 22, 2018

Brain Break

Jill Allen Maisch (Maryland)

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I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord. - Psalm 121:1-2 (NRSV)

My announcement of “Brain break!” always brings relief and joy to my students. As a teacher, I have found that 13-year-olds are unable to sit through 70 minutes of even my most engaging science lessons. They need a break! A two-minute brain break gives them the opportunity to get out...

Today's Prayer
Thank you, God, for the peace and comfort you bring us even on our most stressful days. Amen.
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Psalm 121:1-8

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