Brain Breaks: 2DEC24 - 6DEC24

Author

Noah McMillan
December 01, 2024

“For lessons, pick a focus” - Harry Fletcher

Brain Breaks -  Monday

Stand up if ...

  • You have seen a river flood

  • You have seen lighting strike the ground

  • You listen to music every day

Would you rather …

  • Discover a new island or discover a new animal?

  • Be able to fly or swim underwater indefinitely

Game: Deserted Island

We’re going to play a game called Deserted Island. Here’s how it works: In small groups, take turns answering the question, "If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you bring and why?" Share your choices and explain how they’d help you survive or make life on the island more comfortable. 

Brain Breaks - Tuesday

Stand up if ...

  • You read from a book at least twice a week

  • You have completed a jigsaw puzzle in the last year/month/week

  • You have learnt a new word recently

Would you rather …

  • Go a whole year with not eyelashes or no eyebrows?

  • Never to have junk food again, or have junk food for one meal a day?

Game: Describe Your Perfect Day

We’re going to play a game called Describe Your Perfect Day. Here’s how it works: In small groups, each person takes turns describing what their perfect day would look like, from start to finish. You can share where you’d be, who you’d be with, what activities you’d do, and how you’d feel. 

Brain Breaks - Wednesday

Stand up if ...

  • You have a part-time job

  • You like swimming in the ocean

  • You have been on TV/radio/newspaper

Would you rather …

  • Speak every language in the world but let out an unusual little giggle every 30 seconds or know two languages

  • Have a dog, cat, snake, turtle, other as a pet

Game: Table Top Drumming
We’re going to play a game called Table Top Drumming. Here’s how it works:

In small groups, each person takes turns creating a rhythm by drumming on the table using their hands, fingers, or any objects available (like pens or cups). Others in the group can try to copy the rhythm or create their own.

For inspiration and examples, check out these videos:

Brain Breaks - Thursday

Stand up if ...

  • Someone in the classroom has done something nice for you this week

  • You had fun over the weekend

  • You know another language

Would you rather …

  • Have a robot make your bed every morning or make your breakfast?

  • Live in the desert or in the rainforest?

Game: Mirror Moves

We’re going to play a game called Mirror Moves. Here’s how it works: You get into pairs and stand facing each other. One person starts as the leader and performs slow, deliberate movements, while the other person mirrors their moves exactly, like a reflection in a mirror. After a set amount of time, you switch roles and continue. The aim is to stay perfectly in sync and enjoy the challenge!

Brain Breaks - Friday

Stand up if ...

  • You have a mentor

  • You have gone horse riding

  • You have gone white water rafting

Would you rather …

  • Have an exoskeleton (e.g., crab) vs endoskeleton (e.g., human)

  • Have a walk in wardrobe over a walk in pantry

Game: Who is Most Likely To Be

We’re going to play a game called Who is Most Likely To Be. Here’s how it works: Each person takes turns picking one of the listed roles (e.g., Astronaut, Fireman, Mathematician, etc.) and nominating someone in the group they think is most likely to fit that role. They can explain their choice with fun or serious reasons. After their turn, the next person picks a different role and continues.

  • Astronaut

  • Fireman

  • Mathematician

  • Prime Minister

  • Footballer

  • Billionaire

  • Pilot

  • Comedian

  • Cook

  • Scientist

  • Detective

  • Teacher

  • Artist

  • Author

  • Actor

  • Lawyer

  • Musician

  • Doctor

  • Engineer

  • Politician

  • Fashion Designer

  • Environmentalist

  • Entrepreneur

  • Veterinarian

  • Professional Athlete

  • YouTuber

  • Filmmaker

  • Wildlife Photographer

  • CEO