FREE Brain Teasers for Transitions – Higher Level Thinking for Spare Minutes

• Kids love the variety of questions and think they’re fun!
• The Brain Teasers can be used with the whole class without running off copies! You can use a document camera or simply ask a question and have kids respond. I like having the kids use whiteboards, but you could also do thumbs up or down, a simple raising of the hand, partner sharing, and more.
• They come with a record sheet, so you can use them as a fast finisher activity!
• You can throw them in the sub tub to be used as a perfect “filler” activity for extra minutes.
• The Brain Teasers are an easy way to provide a challenge while allowing everyone to learn something new!

Each page is loaded with a variety of activities that are fun and engaging! Here’s a sample of a few types of activities your students will love!

• Two Truths and a Lie: Two of the facts about famous Americans are absolutely true, but one of them isn’t. Read all of the facts and have the kids guess which one is the lie.
• Would you Rather… Kids must choose between the two items. There is no “I like them the same”, or “I don’t like either of them” business!
• Find the Pattern: Math thinking activity. After coming up with the next two numbers, I like to have the kids tell me the rule mathematically
• How Many ______ Can You Name? Here the whiteboards would come in handy. I definitely set a time limit for this or some smart kid will go all day!
• Analogies: Once kids figure them out, it’s a great idea to discuss “why” they work.
• Name That Continent: A country is listed and the kids try to determine (Ok…lots of times they guess) which continent it is from. Here’s your chance to put that globe to good use!
• Which Two Don’t Belong: A list of words that fit a certain category. Sounds easy? Not always as often the words are very similar in nature.
• Scientific Questions: Food chains, land-forms, solar system, magnets, weather, animals and more!

Looking for some new Brain Breaks ! This set has 100 task cards with over 250 ideas for simple, quick brain breaks you can use throughout the year.
Brain Breaks

Thanks so much!
Jenn

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