Brain Break Wheel
When the class is restless or flat, spin for a short break that gets bodies moving or settles everyone down — no planning needed.
Tip: Ctrl + Enter (⌘ + Enter on Mac) runs it, from the list or from the page.
How it works
- Press Spin and do the break together for one or two minutes.
- Choose Calm before a test or after recess, Active after a long sit-down lesson.
- Add your class favorites or remove anything that does not fit your room, one break per line.
What people use it for
Between lessons
A quick reset between subjects helps students refocus before the next activity.
Before a test
Spin the Calm preset for a breathing or stretching break that lowers the stress level.
Indoor recess
On rainy days, chain a few active breaks so energy has somewhere to go.
Questions
- Will the same break come up every day?
- Not if you leave “Remove winner after each spin” on: each break is set aside until all have been used or you restore the wheel.
- Do the breaks need equipment?
- No. Every break on the wheel can be done standing next to a desk or seated, with no materials.