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Brain Break Wheel

Spin for a quick brain break the whole class can do in a minute or less, no equipment needed.

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Choices on the wheel
  • Stretch for 30 seconds
  • Take five slow breaths
  • Do 10 jumping jacks
  • Draw something in 60 seconds
  • Balance on one foot
  • Look away from the screen for 30 seconds
  • Make your funniest face
  • March in place
  • Do five shoulder rolls
  • Name three animals
  • Do a silent dance for 20 seconds
  • Air-draw your name
  • Touch your toes five times
  • Count backwards from 20
  • Do a quick hand stretch
  • Pretend to move in slow motion

Stretch for 30 secondsTake five slow breathsDo 10 jumping jacksDraw something in 60 secondsBalance on one footLook away from the screen for 30 secondsMake your funniest faceMarch in placeDo five shoulder rollsName three animalsDo a silent dance for 20 secondsAir-draw your nameTouch your toes five timesCount backwards from 20Do a quick hand stretchPretend to move in slow motion

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How to use the Brain Break Wheel

The Brain Break Wheel picks a one-to-three-minute break to reset the room. Here's how to match it to the class's energy.

Quick start

  1. Start with Mixed, or choose Movement, Calm or Creative.
  2. Spin. The wheel picks one short activity.
  3. Do it together, then get back to work.
  4. Want something different next time? Remove & spin again.
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Match the energy

Choose Mixed, Movement (to wake everyone up), Calm (to settle the room) or Creative. Every break is short and needs no equipment.

The Mixed, Movement, Calm and Creative buttons
The wheel with the Calm breaks
Calm breaks.
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When to spin

  • After a long stretch of focused work.
  • Between two lessons or subjects.
  • When the room gets restless, or too sleepy.
  • Before a test, to calm nerves.
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The break

The card shows the brain break. Go fullscreen so everyone can read it, and let a student press spin.

The result card: Brain break, Do a quick hand stretch
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Great for

  • Resetting attention between lessons
  • Getting the wiggles out after sitting
  • Calming down after break time
  • Indoor-recess days
  • Transition time between subjects
  • Long online lessons
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Customize everything else

This page uses the same wheel as the homepage, so all the usual options work here too. The full wheel guide explains each one with pictures:

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FAQ

How long is each brain break?

About 20 to 60 seconds. They're designed to be quick.

Do I need any equipment?

No. Every activity works with just the students in a normal classroom.

Can I add our own activities?

Yes. Type them into the list, or remove any you don't want.

Which list should I use after lunch?

Calm is a good choice when the class needs to settle.