✨ Get Kids Moving with a Camping Adventure Brain Break!

Whether your class is dreaming of s’mores or just needs to shake off the wiggles, this Camping-Themed Gross Motor Brain Break Cube is the perfect way to bring the outdoors in!

Turn everyday transitions into playful, sensory-rich movement that promotes focus, calm, and joyful learning. This cube adds a little spark of pretend play that keeps little learners engaged and giggling.

Perfect for indoor recess, transitions, sensory regulation breaks, or just burning some energy during a long day, this gross motor activity is a quick-prep win for teachers, parents, and therapists.

What’s Included in the Camping Brain Break Cube:

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

• Inserts for Differentiated Instruction Cubes (fits soft photo cubes)
• Build-Your-Own Cube Template (just print, fold, and tape. Easy and budget-friendly!)

Camping-themed movement prompts include:

• Roll out a sleeping bag
• Roast s’mores
• Use a flashlight
• Light a fire
• Carry a backpack
• Lay in a tent

Skills Covered with the Camping Brain Break Cube:

Primary Skills:

• Gross motor movement and full-body coordination
• Following one-step directions
• Self-regulation and movement-based calming
• Comprehension of action words

Secondary Skills:

• Sensory input and proprioceptive feedback
• Pretend play and creative thinking
• Vocabulary and expressive language development
• Cooperative turn-taking and classroom participation
• Building stamina for whole-body engagement

How to Use the Camping Brain Break Cube:

• Roll the cube and act out the prompt. It’s that simple!
• Print and slide cards into your favorite soft photo cube, or use the DIY cube template included.
• Use during morning meetings, center transitions, wiggle breaks, or anytime energy needs a reset.
• Great for calming corners, movement baskets, or OT kits.

How to Implement This Brain Break in Any Setting:

This activity works beautifully in multiple settings:

• Classroom: Easy to add to circle time, center transitions, or classroom management routines
• Therapy: Perfect for occupational therapists targeting motor planning and sensory regulation
• Home: Fun for homeschool brain breaks or after-school movement bursts
• Small Groups: Encourage teamwork and giggles as kids copy each other’s transportation moves
• Sub Plans: Low-prep and no-fuss... just print and go for a quick win in any emergency folder

Standards Alignment:

• SEL Competencies: Supports self-regulation, decision-making, and classroom community
• Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: 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.

Ready to Roast, Roll, and Reset?

This Camping Brain Break Cube is just the thing to help kids reset, refocus, and have FUN while they move. Whether you’re pretending to roll out a sleeping bag or roast marshmallows, these actions will have your kids smiling, moving, and learning all at once!

Add to your cart now and give your transitions and sensory breaks an outdoor twist. Without ever leaving the classroom!

Please note: This is a digital download that will be available to you directly after purchase. Nothing will be mailed to you.

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1. On the 'thank you' page after checkout
2. In your email
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