Recess is often the first thing cut when schedules get tight or behavior problems arise. Yet growing research suggests that regular breaks from classroom instruction may support learning, attention, social skills, and mental health for students of all ages. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated its recess recommendations in a 2026 policy statement, […]
The Video Game Brain Break Free Printable gives kids nine quick movement challenges that support gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. Each box has a video game inspired name, so children can pick a move, complete it, and level up. It is free to download at the bottom of this post. What’s Included in This […]
An Alphabet Brain Break Song is a simple way to add movement, learning, and fun to the school day. This A to Z Active Kids Song gives students a different movement for every letter of the alphabet, making it easy to get kids moving without a long setup or complicated directions. You can use the […]
Students are often told to sit still, pay attention, calm down, or get ready to learn. But many students benefit from something more useful: explicit instruction about how their bodies and brains work together. The Move Your Body Shape Your Mind Free Printable gives you an easy way to teach this concept directly to students. […]
“Five Signs, Five Moves” is a five minute brain break that pairs a hand sign with a movement, so kids get a full body reset in just a few minutes. This free printable supports gross motor skills, bilateral coordination, motor planning, and focus. You can download it at the bottom of this post in both […]
Free Active Kids Sample PDF Pages give kids three ready to use movement posters covering animal walks, balance, and catching skills. Each page pairs a simple illustration with clear cues so children can build gross motor skills, coordination, and focus while having fun. These sample pages are free, and you can download them at the […]
The America’s 250th Anniversary Activity Packet is a seven page collection of matching, fitness, and writing activities built around the journey from 1776 to 2026. This free printable supports visual perceptual skills, gross motor skills, bilateral coordination, and handwriting skills in one packet. You can download the complete set at the bottom of this post. […]
The Crossing Midline Song is a free printable movement activity that gets kids reaching, lunging, and squatting across their body to a fun beat. This one page printable supports crossing midline, bilateral coordination, gross motor skills, and motor planning, and it pairs with an accompanying video for an extra fun brain break. You can download […]
This free nighttime yoga game board printable gives children a gentle, calming way to wind down through yoga poses while building body awareness, balance, and self-regulation skills. It is a low prep activity you can use right away in therapy sessions, evening routines, or at home. Check out the Complete Monthly Themed Yoga Game Boards […]
Spring energy is real, and this Spring Time Jumping free printable gives children a structured way to channel it into purposeful movement. This one-page spring gross motor activity is free to download at the bottom of this post. What’s Included in This Spring Gross Motor Printable This printable features a single page with eight jumping […]