Taking a break to do nothing can have several benefits in a school setting for both students and teachers. These moments of stillness reduce stress and anxiety while also improving concentration and overall well-being, essentially promoting a more balanced learning environment.
Do nothing… is a quick and user-friendly interface with various features, such as a countdown, an animated timer, and soothing sounds from nature to music.
Below are ten activity ideas that can be used with Do nothing… Enjoy!
| 😌 Do nothing… Just close your eyes and be present in the moment | All Grades | 1-5 Minutes |
| 🥪 Quiet lunch Enjoy your lunch with a little peace and quiet | 1.-6. Grade | 5-20 Minutes |
| ⏰ Task countdown Create structure with the countdown for any task | All Grades | 5-30 Minutes |
| 📖 Calm reading session Students should read at least 20 minutes a day | All Grades | 20-30 Minutes |
| 🎨 Calm drawing session Destress with sketches and doodles | 1.-6. Grade | 5-10 Minutes |
| ✍️ Calm writing session Let the calm ambience boost the writing creativity | 3.-9. Grade | 20-30 Minutes |
| 💭 Calm reflection session Reflect on a specific topic or something you’re grateful for | 3.-9. Grade | 1-5 Minutes |
| 🧘♀️ Guided yoga/breathing Do yoga or count to 4 while inhaling and exhaling | All Grades | 5-20 Minutes |
| 🙆♂️ Guided stretching For flexibility, relaxation, and stress relief | All Grades | 1-5 Minutes |
| 💪 Guided muscle relaxation Progressively tense and relax different muscle groups | 1.-6. Grade | 1-5 Minutes |