Think & Switch: Brain Break Challenges

Thirty executive function challenges that ask the brain to plan, remember and switch rules while both hands work. Each takes 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Inside: mirror words, two shapes at once, number trails, memory grids, hand maths, rule-switching arrows, double mazes and colour words. Answers for adults, a how-to guide, an activity map, a progress chart and a certificate are included. Works well for older primary and secondary students who need a short reset.

How it works: every Brain Sparks activity has a code and a timer badge. Quick Sparks take 5 to 10 seconds, Focus Flow 10 to 30 seconds, and Think & Switch 30 seconds to 1 minute. Mix codes to build a brain break that fits the time you have.

A4 PDF, ready to print at home or school. Laminate pages and use a dry-wipe pen to reuse them.

For a whole-school licence, contact the author through Tes.

Created by Nikki Mitchell, Neurodiversity Specialist in Dubai, with over 20 years in education. These are playful practice activities for coordination and attention, not a therapy or an assessment.