Objective: This capstone program implementation aimed to integrate brain breaks into the students’ classroom routine to enhance student’s well-being and academic performance. It incorporated the Ready Bodies Learning Minds (RBLM) program into the student’s academic day. By integrating these breaks into the daily schedule, occupational therapists and educators aimed to create a positive learning environment to support students’ cognitive and social-emotional development and improve academic success. Results: The program implementation results indicated a positive impact on on-task behaviors and positve attitudes after students attended their RBLM sessions. Improved concentration, improved focus, and social skills were common themes reported by the classroom teachers. Conclusion: The program implementation highlighed the importance and benefits of implementing brain breaks throughout the school day. Some of the benefits include increased physical activity, improved behaviors, positive impact on social and emotional skills, and teacher perceptions regarding brain breaks. More research is recommended for feasibility and fidelity of the program.
