BRAIN BREAKS

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 DANCE
FREEZE
SONG
This is a great energizing activity to get your kids
wiggles out. I would use this brain break before an
activity that would require the children to sit and
learn. Allowing the children to get some of their
energy out before a sitting activity can help the
students concentrate. This activity helps your
preschooler develop motor skills, listening skills,
and social-emotional skills.
BALLOON
VOLLEYBALL
A very simple break promoting movement.
Blow up a balloon (or several) and
encourage the children to keep the balloon
up in the air by batting it upwards. This is
a fun activity for preschoolers towards the
end of the day to keep them coming back.
 COLORING
Coloring can be a creative way
for students to relax. It can also
help get their brains flowing
again. For my preschoolers I
would place blank paper out for
the students along with crayons
or markers. This would be a great
activity to do after nap time when
the kids are slowly waking up.
CALMING
YOGA
Yoga helps get the body
moving, while also
helping kids relax and
practice mindfulness.
This can be used for any
age group. I would use
this in my preschool class
before nap time. This will
help wind the kids down
before they must lay on
their cots.
 Why Brain Breaks Are Important For Students
Brain breaks are not only important for students, but they also help teachers.
During the day we can all get stressed and frustrated and simply little energy burst
can help get us all back on track.

• Short brain breaks during work time have been shown to have real benefits. They
reduce stress, anxiety, and frustration. And they can help kids focus and be more
productive. (Understood.Org)
• Brain breaks can also help kids learn to self-regulate and be more aware of when
they’re getting fed up or losing track of what they’re doing. (Understood.Org)
• Brain breaks help children by replenishing attention, improving learning, and
boosting creativity. (BrainFacts.Org)
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Morin, A. (2021, June 29). Brain breaks for kids. Understood. Retrieved October 30, 2022, from
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/brain-breaks-what-you-need-to-know

Tapp, F. (n.d.). Kids Need Brain Breaks - and so do adults. BrainFacts.org. Retrieved October 30, 2022, from
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