Brain breaks are short, purposeful pauses that help reset students' attention, reduce stress, and improve learning. These breaks can include movement, breathing exercises, or fun mental challenges that re-energize the brain without disrupting the flow of instruction.

By incorporating brain breaks into the classroom, we can boost student engagement, improve behaviour, and create a more positive learning environment.

These Brain Breaks can be used by individual students, small groups or a whole class, based on their needs. You can print these lists on paper or flash cards to display or distribute to students in the classroom. 

Please note, students in the Red Zone need individual attention and will struggle to de-escalate in a whole class setting. Please see the Self-Reg Room for resources to support students in the Red Zone.

Brain Break Booklet

                                     by Numeracy Team                                                             by Literacy Team