Brain Breaks for Kids Learning at Home

Parents, we know you are working hard to do it all these days, so we’ve rounded up some free homeschooling screen-free activities for your little ones below. Cool aunts, uncles, grandparents, and teachers are welcome, too ! 

Back to school looks very different in 2020. With parents scrambling to figure out if they’re homeschooling full or part-time, distance learning is a reality that has parents and teachers overwhelmed. Homeschooling is hard but remember the power of play! Brain breaks have been a common theme for quite some time but are now a front and center topic in today’s world. They don’t always have to be physical to be successful. Getting children to take a quick break off of screen based learning and enjoy a relaxing coloring page or puzzle can be just as helpful in resetting the brain and replenishing attention.

With a treasure trove of children’s activity, coloring, and picture books, Fox Chapel Publishing is here to help kids relax and recharge. From puzzles and seek-and-find games to drawing, coloring, and other activities, our collection of interactive children’s books are key for taking a break and boosting focus! Below are some free resources to get parents started and hopefully give kids a much needed break while giving parents a little time to breathe.

Coloring for relaxation

Coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety while improving focus. Coloring can also help get those creative juices flowing while building self-esteem and giving them a finished product that they can be proud of.  Many coloring books such as Notebook Doodles coloring books, are filled with uplifting quotes to help boost moods and promoting positive thoughts.

BRAIN PUZZLES FOR SKILL-BUILDING 

Challenging kids with brain teaser activity pages. Designed to keep kids engaged, activity books can switch up their schooling tasks to include brain teasers, riddles, educational games, and fun facts.  

JOURNALING FOR CREATIVITY

Writing prompts are a great way to keep the brain thinking in a different way. Our guided journals filled with writing prompts will make it easy for parents and, bonus, the student will have a journal filled with memories as they fill the pages! 

SEEK-AND-FIND SCAVENGER HUNT FOR OBSERVATIONAL STIMULATION

Photos by Momee Friends of Long Island

With brain breaks, kids can still develop new skills.  By changing up their focus, they will get the much needed break they need without realizing they’re still learning. Seek-and-Find challenges may seem like a game but they’re great for developing observational skills.