Character Brain Breaks are quick, structured activities designed to help students reset, refocus, and reinforce positive character traits such as cooperation, respect, perseverance, and responsibility. These activities include music, movement, drawing, discussions, and reflection exercises to promote character development in an engaging way.
How to Use the Character Brain Breaks Calendar #
Brain breaks will automatically open to the current month’s calendar.
The calendar includes Character themes for each month, which are shown at the top next to the calendar month.
Each day, educators can select from four types of activities, which are color-coded for easy identification:
- 🎵 Music-Based Activities – Songs and rhythmic exercises that reinforce character traits.
- 🗨 Discussion Prompts – Guided questions that encourage students to reflect and share.
- ✏ Drawing Exercises – Creative activities to help students express their understanding of character values.
- 🎵 Movement & Mindfulness – Activities that promote active engagement and emotional regulation.
A themed subtopic will be reflected each week, which is displayed on the left.
The Character Brain Breaks calendar is organized by grade level: Pre-K through 2nd grade and 3rd grade through 5th grade. To navigate between the two, simply click on the grade band at the top right.
At the bottom of the screen, you can view the previous month and upcoming month calendar. To access the previous or upcoming month, simply click on the previous or upcoming month’s name.
Selecting any link on a desired date will generate the complete lesson for that day. The left side will display a mini lesson plan for the activities with links and resources. Click the link or any pictured screen to launch that activity for the day.
Exit the mini lesson plan to return to the Brain Breaks calendar.
