CACL Brain Break techniques

Brain Breaks – 12 Printable Movement & Reset Activities

This Brain Break printable pack is designed to help children reset their focus, release built-up energy, and return to learning feeling calmer and more regulated.

Each page offers a simple, playful movement or grounding activity that can be used in just a few minutes, making it ideal for home education, or therapy sessions.

These activities are not about burning off energy or “behaving better” they’re about supporting the body and brain to work together.

What’s included

• 12 printable Brain Break pages

• Simple movement and regulation activities

• Clear, child-friendly instructions

• Calm, engaging illustrations

• Low-pressure, easy-to-follow format

What children will practise

• Releasing excess energy safely

• Improving focus and attention

• Body awareness and coordination

• Emotional regulation

• Transitioning back to learning

Why this pack works

✔ Short, manageable activities

✔ No equipment needed

✔ Supports sensory and movement needs

✔ Helps prevent overwhelm and shutdown

✔ Neurodiversity-affirming and home-ed friendly

How to use

• Choose one activity at a time

• Use between lessons or tasks

• Let children join in or opt out

• Repeat favourites as often as needed

• Stop when it feels right

Perfect for

• Home-educated children

• Early Years and KS1 (also suitable for older children)

• Neurodivergent learners (ADHD, autistic, sensory-seeking)

• Movement breaks during learning

• Parents, tutors, therapists and educators

Printable digital download

No physical item will be sent.