Brain Break Ideas:
Quiet vs. Active
Students that are negatively affected by overstimulation or those that need more of a sensory brain break, try these:
- Chewing gum
- Eating a crunchy snack
- Tactile activities (playdough, water play, rice tray, sand box, theraputty)
- Meditation Exercise (stretches)
- Calming music
- Drawing
- Stacking blocks
- Easy puzzles
Students that re-energize or benefit from activity, try these:
- Jumping jacks
- Stretching
- Freeze dance
- Running in place or around the yard
- Basket ball
- Snow angels on the carpet
- Listen to upbeat music
- Make an obstacle course
