Whole Class Brain Break Cards | Escalating & De-escalating Activities | Ready to Learn Toolkit

Description:

Support your students to reset, refocus, and re-engage with these Whole Class Brain Break Cards! Whether your class needs an energizing boost or a calming moment, this set has you covered with escalating and de-escalating activities designed to help learners return to a “ready to learn” state.

Based on principles from the Berry Street Education Model, these brain breaks include 90+ engaging, low-prep activities across four key categories:

✅ Body & Movement (Escalating)

✅ Whole Class Games (Escalating)

✅ Body & Movement (De-escalating)

✅ Mindfulness & Breathing (De-escalating)

Perfect for:

⭐ Morning routines

⭐ Transitions between lessons

⭐ Settling after breaks

⭐ Boosting focus in tired learners

⭐ Calming heightened energy

⭐ Supporting wellbeing in the classroom

What’s Included:

✔️ Printable and digital versions

✔️ Interactive PowerPoint for display

✔️ Printable cards (4-to-a-page) for hands-on use

✔️ Clear navigation features for ease of use

✔️ Activities requiring no equipment AND fun extras with equipment

✨ Help your students regulate their energy, build self-awareness, and feel empowered to learn!