Description
These 60 print or digital Brain Breaks are quick, easy, and SUPER FUN! The download includes Task Cards and Google Slides versions so that you’ll be able to use them in whatever way makes sense for your students.
WHATโS INCLUDED:
โ๏ธ PRINT:
- 60 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)
- Black-line
- Color
- 48 Distance Learning Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)
- Black-line
- Color
DIGITAL:
- Google Slides
- Randomizer Video
Great for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade!
CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!
This resource is part of a money-saving bundle!
This bundle includes these resources:
- Reward Coupons for Big Kids
- Reward Tags Students Can Color
- Growth Mindset Coloring Posters
NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
With two design options (a simple design for older students and a fun animal design for younger students) this resource is perfect for 2nd through 5th graders! In addition to the regular set, there are 48 Brain Breaks to accommodate socially distanced classrooms and remote learning situations.
What’s a Brain Break?
- It’s just a short energizing activity. Most take about 1-3 minutes.
Why Use Brain Breaks?
- Brain Breaks help send oxygen to the brain, which helps kids better retain what they learn.
- Movement “turns on the brain.” If your students are starting to fidget, that’s the telltale sign that their brains are starting to go into sleep mode. Turn their brains back on with a Brain Break!
- Brain Breaks are the perfect transition activity!
- They foster social skills and teamwork!
- Brain Breaks are a reward that students love!
- A Brain Break can reenergize a tired or bored group.
- They help get students’ wiggles out.
- They’re a great way to encourage physical activity in the classroom.
- KIDS LOVE THEM! – Use the *Easel Activity (only available if you purchase on TPT) to have students rate their favorite Brain Breaks! They will simply give each option up to 5 stars.
What’s Included
- 60 Brain Breaks Task Cards (With or Without Clipart and Color or Black/White)
- 48 Socially Distanced Task Cards (With or Without Clipart and Color or Black/White)
- Each version includes Google Slides so that you can project the Brain Break.
- Video Randomizer so that you can randomly choose a Brain Break. See a preview here.
These 60 brain breaks have been carefully selected and created to meet the following criteria:
- They all require students to get up out of their seats and move!
- Every student is involvedโฆnone are just watching.
- They can be completed in less than five minutes – many take less than a minute.
- They require very little if any prep – most require no prep at all.
- No special materials are needed – a few require pencils, music, or other easily attainable objects.
- They do NOT require the use of a video or video game.
- They are fun!
Hereโs what teachers are saying:
โ๏ธ “I cannot believe how quick these brain breaks go! My kids adore them! They beg me to do another every time (I only allow one though because it isn’t recess!) They are usually able to focus better after one of these quick breaks also. They love the brain break where they hide a classmate’s shoe…hysterical!” -ILiveToTeach.
โ๏ธ “My fifth graders LOVE these! I don’t even want to tell them that they are not my idea! They think I am a genius! 60 seconds of this and they are back on track!” -Mindi St. Peter.
โ๏ธ “My kids love these. I printed them on cardstock and had them laminated. We take turns picking a card from the bag – reading the instructions and leading the activity. Great cards.“ -Sandra M.
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About the Author
Rachel Lynette is a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. She has written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Childrenโs Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. This resource reflects more than a decade of professional writing experience.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from TpT. Thank you for respecting these terms of use.
This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom
SKU: 956957
Matt Koester –
I loved using these with my students! They found it very engaging and a great way to take a break!
TeachingHappyHearts –
Throughout the day, my students would ask me, ‘When can we do a brain break??’ They were very excited to learn these fun and engaging activities! Thank you!
Tracie M. –
Brain Breaks are so important for students. I often run out of ideas on the spot and end up doing the same things over and over. I love that these provide fresh ideas and keep my students having fun throughout the day!
Melissa C. –
This was a lifesaver. I was looking for something to use for daily brain break ideas. This is a great resource. I printed them out and put them in a box on my file cabinet. When it was time for our brain break I would pick a card off the top of the pile and then put it on the bottom. We didn’t do the same activity twice in the year. My kids loved all the creative ideas.
Renee Cutler –
I have laminated these for easy use when I teach relief and in my year 1 classroom. The students love the quick and fun activities.
Amanda Cayton –
My students loved this resource. It was very engaging and helped them with the concepts.
Nicole Nigro –
I love these brain break activities! My students love them just as much!
Rachel H. –
The resource was great for my students and was great to see students engaged. It added more practice, and understanding, and was a great addition to our classroom learning.
Zsara A –
Great brain breaks!! I saved the video feature and it was helpful to quickly choose a brain break without making it a big fuss. Almost all of the activities were quick and didn’t need to be teacher-led.
Natalie Richards –
This is so easy and quick and easy to pull up and select a fun brain break. Students have enjoyed all of the brain breaks we have worked through.