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Brain Break Activity Cards

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    Updated:  17 Aug 2023

Give your pupils a quick brain break with this set of 19 whole-class games.

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  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Years

    Years:  R - 6

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teaching resource

Brain Break Activity Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  17 Aug 2023

Give your pupils a quick brain break with this set of 19 whole-class games.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Years

    Years:  R - 6

Give your pupils a quick brain break with this set of 19 whole-class games.

Printable Brain Break Activities for Children!

Brain breaks are like mini timeouts from regular classroom activities. They’re important because they give pupils a chance to recharge and refocus. Taking short breaks helps combat mental fatigue, boosts attention span and improves how well pupils think. Plus, brain breaks can help manage the classroom by creating a positive environment where everyone feels energized and ready to learn. So, remember to include these fun and active pauses in your teaching to keep your pupils engaged and their brains buzzing!

The 19 Coolest Brain Break Ideas for the Classroom

Brain break activities include:

  • topic talks
  • dance off
  • get in order
  • scissors paper rock
  • categories
  • open mic
  • heads and tails
  • celebrity heads
  • short film
  • heads down, thumbs up
  • story
  • buzz off
  • dead ants
  • musical statues
  • hot potato
  • silent ball
  • singing
  • Simon says
  • bingo

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