December is a month of contrasts: students are buzzing with excitement for the holidays, and attention spans seem shorter with each passing day. Add in winter weather, with a packed calendar, you’ve got plenty of reasons to weave in brain breaks that bring calm, fun, and focus.

These five brain breaks are winter-ready, low-prep, and sure to keep students engaged through the busiest month of the year.

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