Brain Breaks: 24FEB25 - 28FEB25

Author

Noah McMillan
February 23, 2025

Brain Breaks -  Monday

Stand up if ...

  • You have enough space to store all your clothes

  • You have a messy room

  • You use a key or a code to open your front door

Would you rather …

  • Live in a wooden or brick house?

  • Live in a one storey or two storey house?

Game: Snake, Tiger, Crane

We’re going to play a game called Snake, Tiger, Crane. Here’s how it works: It’s similar to Scissors, Paper, Rock, but you use your whole body to make three different actions:

Snake – Place one elbow on your hand like a slithering snake.

Tiger – Crouch low with hands forward like a tiger ready to pounce.

Crane – Stand on one leg with both hands up like a graceful crane.

I will say: “One, two, three… hup!” On hup, everyone picks one action. If you do the same action as me, you are out and take a bow. The last person standing is the winner!

Brain Breaks - Tuesday

Stand up if ...

  • Find it difficult to fall asleep at night

  • You had a nightmare in the last week or so

  • You have ever dyed your hair

Would you rather …

  • Have a fan or an air conditioner on a hot day?

  • Spend the day inside or outside?

Game: Geri’s Game

We’re going to relax and watch a short animated film called Geri’s Game. Here’s how it works: Watch the video and answer this question in your head.

Was it funny? If so, why?

Other questions: 

What emotions did you feel while watching the animation?

If you could change the ending, what would you do differently?

Video:

Brain Breaks - Wednesday

Stand up if ...

  • You have ever fallen asleep while watching a movie

  • You check what the weather would be this morning

  • You live on a second floor or higher

Would you rather …

  • Own an excellent pair of headphones or speakers?

  • Own a motorbike or a car?

Game: Radio Taiso

We’re going to perform an exercise routine called Radio Taiso. Here’s how it works: Radio Taiso is a traditional Japanese fitness routine that has been practised for nearly 100 years.

It is designed to promote overall health and flexibility. Follow along with the video.

Brain Breaks - Thursday

Stand up if ...

  • You often cannot find your things

  • You have made a promise before

  • You are good at keeping promises

Would you rather …

  • Wear the colour blue or the colour red for the rest of your life?

  • Live underground or in a treehouse?

Game: Freeze Dance

We’re going to play a game called Freeze Dance. Here’s how it works: Music will play, and you have to dance. When the music stops, you must freeze in place. If you move while the music is off, you're out! The goal is to keep dancing and freezing at the right time.

Brain Breaks - Friday

Stand up if ...

  • Follow someone on YouTube/social media/news and enjoy their content

  • You have been to a gallery during the day

  • You have been to a café or restaurant in the past week

Would you rather …

  • Eat a yummy meal or watch a great movie

  • Would you rather be able to grow all your own food (and be really good at it) or be able to get food from shops for free?

Game: Ultimate Cartoon Quiz

We’re going to play a game called Ultimate Cartoon Quiz. Here’s how it works: You will be shown an image of a cartoon character. Try to guess the name of the character.