Brain Flex: Creative Brain Breaks for Teens | Activities to Reset & Recharge
- Teacher Contributor:
- Nurse Jen Academy
- Grade Level:
- 6th-12th
- Format:
- Answer Key:
- Does not apply
- Teaching Duration:
- Throughout the year
Description
Give your students a much-needed reset with Brain Flex—a collection of 20 engaging and energizing brain break activities specifically designed for teenagers. Perfect for long block classes, review days, or any time your class needs to recharge, this resource promotes movement, mindfulness, creativity, and connection—all while keeping students on task.
These brain breaks are true reset moments, with minimal supplies needed, and include a mix of physical, mental, and social activities. Each activity is designed to last 10–15 minutes, making them easy to implement without sacrificing instructional time.
What’s Included:
- 20 Brain Flex activities with clear objectives and easy-to-follow teacher instructions
- A printable list of each activity
- Jar-ready cards for each activity—simply cut them out, place them in a jar, and let students draw randomly when a brain break is needed
- Minimal supplies required (just paper, music, balloons, timer, music)
- Ideas to support classroom management, student engagement, and participation for shy or unmotivated students
- Blank cards for teachers to customize and add their own Brain Flex ideas!
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Perfect for:
- All classrooms
- High school and Middle School students
- Teachers looking for creative ways to boost energy, reset focus build classroom community
- Long class periods or block scheduling
Why Teachers Love It:
Brain Flex gives teachers a break too! With clear instructions and ready-to-go cards, you can easily incorporate structured downtime into your routine. These brain breaks support focus, collaboration, emotional regulation, and even physical activity—all while keeping students engaged and motivated.
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