LibGuides: Catherine McAuley College: Brain Breaks

Brain Break Actvities

Energizing Brain Breaks - The BEST website for Brain Break ideas!
"Our students should have a kinesthetic brain break every 25-30 minutes. Brain breaks are refreshing to students and teachers alike. They do take some time out of class, but the efficiency of our students goes up when we incorporate them."

Dance Brain Breaks Videos

Brain Games: Test / Grade your Brain (National Geographic)

Videos of 4 Brain Break Activities

Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices (Edutopia)

Physical Activity Breaks in the Secondary Classroom (PDF)

Incorporating Brain Breaks

Library Resources

Energizing Brain Breaks by David U. Sladkey
ISBN: 9781452268125
Publication Date: 2013
Energizing Brain Break--a quick physical and mental challenge that's like hitting the refresh button on your computer, but for your students. This practical full-color flip book contains 50 highly effective, classroom-tested brain breaks that you can put to immediate use across the grades. No preparation or supplies are required; just one to two minutes of your time when you see a need. You'll find pictures, directions, and online videos for activities.
Drama Games for Classrooms and Workshops by Jessica Swale; Max Stafford-Clark (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781848420106
Publication Date: 2009
A resource book, packed with 101 lively drama games for use in any classroom or workshop setting, suitable for players of all ages.