Each set includes two cube options for flexible use in both color and black & white:

• Inserts for Differentiated Instruction Cubes (also known as photo cubes or soft cubes)
• Build-Your-Own Cube Template (print, cut, fold, tape… you're ready to roll!)

Bug-themed movement prompts include:

• Wiggle like a worm
• Sting like a bee
• Flutter like a butterfly
• Buzz like a fly
• Carry food like an ant
• Crawl like a spider

Skills Covered with the Bugs Gross Motor Brain Break Cube:

Primary Skills:

• Whole-body movement and motor coordination
• Following multi-step directions
• Action verb recognition and comprehension
• Sensory regulation and transition readiness

Secondary Skills:

• Vocabulary development through imaginative play
• Impulse control and executive functioning
• Visual tracking and response timing
• Cooperative play and turn-taking
• Self-expression through movement
• Engagement during downtime or transitions

How to Use This Brain Break Cube:

• Print the cube inserts or DIY template (in color or black & white)
• Slide inserts into a differentiated instruction cube, or fold your own cube from the included printable template
• Roll the cube and act out the bug movement shown—so simple, so fun!

Use it to reset after transitions, in between centers, before circle time, or as part of your sensory diet toolbox.

How to Implement Gross Motor Brain Breaks in a Variety of Settings:

In the classroom: Make this part of your daily transition routine, use as a positive behavior support, or add to your movement and music time.

In therapy sessions: Ideal for occupational therapists targeting motor planning, regulation, and proprioceptive input.

At home: Use during homeschool breaks or as a creative way to burn off energy indoors.

In small groups: Let each child take turns rolling and leading their friends... great for teamwork and confidence building.

With sub plans: Add this to your emergency sub folder. No prep. No stress. Just print and roll!

Standards Alignment:

• SEL Competencies: Self-management, responsible decision-making, and self-awareness
• Head Start Early Learning Outcomes: Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
• Virginia ELDS (2021): HPD1.1a, HPD1.1b – Demonstrates coordination in large muscle activities
• Texas Pre-K Guidelines: III.A.1 Uses a wide variety of words to describe actions
• Common Core Speaking & Listening K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations

Check out what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Suzanne S. wrote, “I make Brain Break cubes to leave with my sub plans- subs appreciate these and my students love that I leave something different than the norm for them to do.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Melanie Z. wrote, “Love to use as brain breaks in the afternoon or when we have 10 minutes of extra time during the day.

Let’s Get Those Wiggles Out... Bug Style!

Whether your kids are buzzing like flies or crawling like spiders, this bug-themed brain break makes movement fun and easy to fit into your day. Great for regulation, focus, and building those gross motor skills in a playful, engaging way.

Add to your cart now and let the bug action begin!