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Get some brain relief (just for fun!)

We know you're working extra hard this year. There's a lot of uncertainty and new challenges, both in your classroom and beyond. Remember to give yourself some grace, and practice self care. 

Ready for a break and a little "brain relief"? Here's a virtual care package with some treats that you can enjoy anytime.
 


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Tunes to keep you going. Press 'play' on some longtime favorite songs to boost the mood, or this mellow music mix to calm it down.

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Field trip! Watch this video of penguins (really) visiting the art museum. “They seem definitely to react much better to Caravaggio than Monet…”

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Close your eyes, and just breathe… A walk in the woods can declutter your brain reduce stress. Can't get outside right now? Take a 2-minute break with a livestream of the great outdoors.

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Want some crafts + catharsis? Make your own coronavirus-shaped piñata. Fill it up with something good. And then enjoy breaking it apart!

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Rest up to recharge. Good sleep and relaxation time = more energy all day. Check out these podcasts for sleep, or free meditations for educators – and get a bit of the science of sleep, too.

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We ♥ Teachers. Here's a virtual hug from all of us here at PBLWorks. We are cheering you on each day!

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