Brain breaks
Brain breaks are mental and physical activities to break up a period of concentration.

This resource is also available in Welsh here.
These brain breaks may be particular useful after spending long periods sitting or using technology. The brain break may be relaxing or energizing, but they are always intended to get the body and mind going and help children focus once they return to normal classroom activities.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- children of all ages
- use with a whole class
Depending of the age of the children, the brain breaks could be used every hour or less for around five minutes.
Try to use a variety, and fit them well to the mood and situation. For example, you should choose an active brain break if the previous activity is sedentary, or a maths-related one if you have been studying a different topic.
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