When we have the opportunity to step away from a challenge – whether it’s a word puzzle or a lesson that’s not clicking or a student who’s hard to reach - we tend to come back to it refreshed. Time away offers the gift of new eyes that help us see solutions we couldn’t when we were in the thick of things.
Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/vacation-and-brain-incubation/
Resources:
"Why Do You Teach?" Aleta's article in ASCD: https://www.ascd.org/blogs/why-do-you-teach?mc_cid=83e1b28f61&mc_eid=UNIQID
See With Fresh Eyes: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/seewithfresheyes?mc_cid=83e1b28f61&mc_eid=UNIQID
Can Taking a Break Lead to 'Aha!' Moments?: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-refugee-experience/202103/can-taking-break-lead-aha-moments?mc_cid=83e1b28f61&mc_eid=UNIQID#:~:text=Researchers%20call%20these%20breaks%20from,solution%2C%20try%20taking%20a%20break
Study Shows How Taking Short Breaks May Help Our Brains Learn New Skills: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-shows-how-taking-short-breaks-may-help-our-brains-learn-new-skills?mc_cid=83e1b28f61&mc_eid=UNIQID
