Winter Brain Break Cards for Preschool | Gross Motor Movement

Add a little movement to the preschool day with these winter-themed brain break cards. This printable includes nine sets of 12 cards, with prompts for gross-motor movement and stretching.

Choose a theme to fit the moment, from winter and Arctic animals to pets and community helpers. Use a quick card break between activities or during transitions to help children move, reset, and return to the day’s routine.

What's Included

• Winter: 12 brain break cards.
• Christmas: 12 brain break cards.
• 12 Days of Christmas: 12 brain break cards.
• New Year celebrations: 12 brain break cards.
• Arctic animals: 12 brain break cards.
• Pets: 12 brain break cards.
• Community helpers: 12 brain break cards.
• Detective: 12 brain break cards.
• Stretch & Move: 12 brain break cards.

Learning Benefits

• Gross-motor development: Get children moving with active brain break prompts.
• Coordination and body control: Practice a variety of movements and stretches.
• Focus and transitions: Use a short movement break between classroom activities.
• Self-regulation: Build in opportunities to move, pause, and rejoin the group.
  
• Flexible classroom use: Add the cards to circle time, movement breaks, indoor play, or daily wellness routines.
  

Important Digital Details

• Instant Download: Access your file immediately after purchase. No physical items will be shipped.
• Print and Prep: For best results, print on cardstock and laminate for rugged, daily classroom use.
• Usage Policy: Licensed for personal use or a single classroom only.