Lesson Starters & Brain Break Activities

“If I could change the national school curriculum, I would call it Brain Break.”

Lesson starters are short, generally between 5 and 10 minutes, engaging activities designed to set the tone for learning, spark creativity, and encourage critical thinking. These activities help students transition into a learning mindset while fostering teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Whether it’s through a hands-on challenge, a brain teaser, or a quick brand recognition exercise, lesson starters activate prior knowledge, encourage curiosity, and build connections between concepts. By making learning interactive from the start, these activities create a dynamic classroom environment that promotes collaboration and deeper discussion throughout the lesson.


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