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Chester's Active Breaks - Brain Break

Chester's Active Breaks - Brain Break

Brain Break activities give children a short break from a long period of concentration, that involve being creative and curious.

Purpose: they can help children explore their imagination, build social confidence, and improve sensory development.

42 Snap and Wink

Snap & Wink

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

36 Move in Line Activity Sheet

Move In Line

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

2 Brain Gym Lesson Plan

Brain Gym - Foundation

You will need a small space to do this activity. Watch the video in the presentation.

2 Brain Gym Lesson Plan

Brain Gym - KS1

You will need a small space to do this activity. Watch the video in the presentation.

2 Brain Gym Lesson Plan

Brain Gym - KS2

You will need a small space to do this activity. Watch the video in the presentation.

40 A little Balance

A Little Balance

You will need a small space to do this activity. No resources are required.

41 Skate Break

Skate Break

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

Rock Paper Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

38 Bake a cake activity example sheet

Bake a Cake

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

17 Chester Says Activity Sheet

Chester Says

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

35 Clap in Time Activity Sheet

Clap In Time

Do this activity in your classroom. You will need some music.

45 I Spy 1

I Spy

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

8 Head Shoulders Knees and Toes Example Sheet

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

You will need a small space for this activity. No resources are required.

55 Lily Pads 1

Lily Pads

Do this activity in your sports/assembly hall or outside. No resources are required.

16 Musical Statues Activity Sheet

Musical Statues

You will need space and music for this activity.

65 Speed Chatting Activity Sheet

Speed Chatting

Do this activity in your classroom. You will need a timer/stopwatch.

12 What am I 1

What Am I?

Do this activity in your classroom. No resources are required.

64 Would you rather Lesson Plan

Would You Rather?

Do this activity in your classroom. You will need powerpoint.

25 Art from Nature

Art From Nature

Do this activity outside. You will need arts and crafts materials.

Time: 10 mins +

57 Target Throwing Activity Sheet

Target Throwing

Do this activity in your sports/assembly hall or outside. You will need a ball or bean bag, hoop or buckey.

Time: 10 mins +

43 Learn a New Language 1

Learn A New Language

Do this activity in your classroom. Watch the video included and use the powerpoint.

Time: 10 mins +