Stop, Drop, and Roll Virtual Brain Break Template in Google Docs

There are tons of cool brain breaks out there! Whether you create your own or are using pre-made breaks on Teachers Pay Teachers or GoNoodle,  brain breaks are an effective strategy for getting students refocused and priming their brains for learning. 

Lately, I have seen quite a few brain breaks that use dice! In the spirit of hybrid and virtual learning, I was inspired to create my own interpretation in the following Google Doc! I call it Stop, Drop, and Roll Your Virtual Brain Break!  

Feel free to click here to access your own copy and customize it to your needs.

How Does It Work? 

Did you know that you can visit Google and type in "Roll Dice" to get virtual dice? This might be a great way to complete this activity or give students the opportunity to complete this activity independently. 

First, use Google's "Roll Dice" feature to "roll" the dice on what to complete in the first physical activity. 

Next, roll the dice again to determine your gratitude activity. Gratitude is an excellent strategy to change your mindset and focus on the positive things. 

 

Finally, roll the dice one last time to complete your mindful breathing activity, which is a helpful strategy for relaxing the body and priming the brain for learning. Students complete an activity based on whether they rolled an even or odd number. 

GoNoodle is the Perfect BrainBreak and Self-Regulation Tool

Many of you have asked to see my Simple K12 presentation from Saturday afternoon. As promised, here it is. 



I have spent most of my career as a secondary teacher and recently I made the transition to our elementary school. As a Technology Integration Specialist, I had no idea how an elementary school worked; however, I am quickly learning that brain breaks are an integral part an elementary teacher's day.

An Awesome Brain Break Tool!

Several of my colleagues and a few of my graduate students have suggested that I take a look at GoNoodle. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to help all of your kiddos get their energy out, this is the tool!

If you are not familiar with this free (and entertaining) brain break site, you will want to create your own free account. Once you create an account, you have a plethora of activities, videos, and games to choose from. It is a fun and interactive site that gets kids moving, stretching, and even practicing breathing techniques.

Want to See an Example? 

As I cruise the halls of my school, I often hear the Pop See Ko song. This unforgettable tune will not only get the wiggles out, but it will be stuck in your head the rest of the day!

Why Brain Breaks Engage Students:

Brain breaks an excellent tool to help students develop self-regulation, where they can learn to manage their energy and behavior. It is an important component of curriculum that is often overlooked. 

Brain breaks offer great opportunities to help students manage their energy and regain their focus; however, it can also create a positive classroom environment, where students have outlets for managing their energy and behavior. When this happens their engagement increases. When engagement increases, student learning and success increases.