Free Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Breaks for Fantastic Fun
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Harry Potter-Inspired brain breaks are amazing ways to add some magical learning fun to your day.
These 24 free printable enchanting cards with creative prompts will be major hits with your kids for boredom busters, unit study enrichment, party fun, and more.
Find out more about these fun ways that I'm using these special brain breaks with my boys and get your free printable set today!
Discover the Magic of Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Breaks for Kids
Your little Potterheads will flip over their broomsticks when you introduce these Harry Potter-Inspired brain breaks. Such amazing ways to add some pizazz to your classroom or homeschool day.
Brain breaks are powerful tools for kids. These simple activities give kids much-needed breaks from the strain of learning and practicing new concepts.
Here are just a few of the benefits of brain breaks for kids:
- takes the stress out of learning
- increased attention span
- improved memory retention
- gross and fine motor skills practice
- better motivation to start and complete assigned tasks
- overall improved attitude towards work, cooperation, and collaboration
- focused activity increases willingness to return to more structured work
When you pair brain break activities with fun themes, those benefits soar to the next level!
My boys and I have absolutely adored our seasonal and fun holiday theme brain breaks. I thought it was time to create a set of brain break activity cards on one of our favorite themes-Harry Potter!
Jumpstart the Learning Fun with Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Breaks
I love the simplicity of brain breaks for kids. You don't need to get all fancy or spend a ton of money. Like most things that combine kids and fun, simple is best 🙂
Before I get to the creative ways to use these Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Breaks, I'd like to make one recommendation: Print these cards on white cardstock paper. Your kids will want to do these magical brain break activities again and again (trust me!) and cardstock provides durability.
Another way to extend the durability of these brain break cards is to laminate. If you don't have a laminator, no worries! Self-sealing laminating pouches will get the job done just as well 😉
Oh, and make sure you have the recommended free printable resources and supplies (see below) all prepared and organized. Well, at least, have these materials in one spot that your kids can easily access when it's time for Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Breaks Fun!
A few ideas for keeping it fun and as stressfree as possible include:
- Read the brain break prompt aloud. Talk with your child about the activity. Encourage your child to brainstorm ways to best enjoy this brain break today.
- Let your child randomly select a Harry Potter-Inspired brain break card.
- OR sort through the cards and pick the prompt that you think would work best for your child that day.
- Give your child plenty of time to get into their Harry Potter-Inspired brain break.
- OR set a timer if your schedule is tight OR your child tends to dawdle 😉
- If your child starts a brain break but becomes frustrated, you can either give them assistance OR chat with them about possible ways to attack the problem OR put that brain break aside for today and choose a new one. This experience is meant to be positive, growth-oriented, and fun 🙂
Free Resources You'll Want to Boost the Brain Breaks
These 24 free Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Break cards include prompts for some of our free printable resources. When you subscribe to Rock Your Homeschool, you're automatically given access to our Subscriber's Library with ALL of these resources.
You can check out these free printable activities by clicking on the links below:
- Free Writing Fun for Kids with Harry Potter-Inspired Comic Strips
- Free Harry Potter-Inspired Drawing Game for Magical Fun
- Harry Potter-Inspired I Spy Activity {Free}
- Free Harry Potter-Inspired Coloring Bookmarks
- Harry Potter-Inspired Decoding Fun {Free}
- Free Harry Potter-Inspired Grid Art Activities
Oh, and you'll love these other free Harry Potter printables!
Gather Up These Supplies to Get the Most Out of These Brain Breaks
You should have most, if not all, of these materials around your home. If you don't have these specific materials, I encourage you to think outside the box and use appropriate substitutions whenever possible 🙂
I also threw in a few fun Harry Potter-themed accessories if you're looking to amp up the fun.
Harry Potter Party Pencils, Character Erasers, Magic Bookmark & Lightning Bolt Tattoo Bundle Set of 22 itemsTINYMILLS 24 Pcs Wizard Multi Point Stackable Push Pencil Assortment with Eraser for Wizard Birthday Party Favor Prize Carnival Goodie Bag Stuffers Classroom Rewards Pinata FillersCrayola Ultimate Crayon Box Collection (152ct), Bulk Kids Crayon Caddy, Classic & Glitter Crayons, Gifts, Ages 3+Crayola Twistables Crayons, Fun Effects, Gift for Kids, 24 CountCraft Ink Pad, Set of 6 Washable DIY Stamp Ink Pads for Kids, 24 ColorsScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape, Blue, Paint Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Multi-Surface Painting Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use, 1.41 Inches x 60 Yards, 2 RollsMr. Pen- Colored Masking Tape, Colored Painters Tape for Arts and Crafts, 6 Pack, Drafting Tape, Craft Tape, Labeling Tape, Paper Tape, Masking Tape, Colored Tape, Colorful Tape, Artist Tape, Art TapePlay-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive)Magic Clay - Air Dry Clay 24 Colors, Modeling Clay for Kids with Tools, Soft & Ultra Light, Toys Gifts for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Years Old Boys Girls KidsCra-Z-Art Modeling Clay, 17.5 oz, 24 Count (10901)Stock Your Home 12 Lb Kraft Big Brown Paper Lunch Bags (100 Count) - Bulk Disposable Lunch Sacks, Large Size Blank Bag, Good for Snacks, Sandwiches, Grocery Food, and Arts & Crafts Projects
Get Your Free Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Breaks
Let's add some magical learning fun to your day!
This free printable pack includes 24 cards with Harry Potter-Inspired brain break activity prompts. The cards feature a variety of prompts for:
- Charades
- Crafts
- STEM
- Art
- Exercise
- Hands-on fun
Please feel free to print as many copies of this printable pack as you need to get the most out of these brain breaks with your kids, class, library, and more. If you know a co-worker or friend who'd love to join the Harry Potter-Inspired brain breaks fun, I ask that you share this post. I greatly appreciate your sharing 🙂
When you subscribe and join the Rock Your Homeschool community, you’ll receive this printable set in a PDF file in an email, along with a password to open the Subscriber’s Library to all RYHS freebies. Plus, you will get emails with ideas and encouragement to make learning fun.
(Hey hey! Current RYHS members just need to access the Subscriber Freebies page and enter the password in your welcome email. If you have any questions, please email Amy at rockyourhomeschool@gmail.com)
Get your FREE Harry Potter-Inspired Brain Break Cards by tapping HERE or on the image below.
How will you use these Harry Potter-Inspired brain breaks with your kids?
Want even MORE Harry Potter-inspired learning fun?
This Harry Potter Celebration: Magical Ways to Enjoy a Fun Unit Study + More is an excellent way to take your learning fun to the next level.