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The Ultimate Brain Break for Kids

Empower kids and improve their ability to self-soothe in moments of stress using a personalized brain break they create and store in their minds. In schools, teachers often use “brain breaks” to take a short rest from learning. These can range from quick stretches or exercises to an activity like a coloring page that requires less thought.

At home, you can use the visualization exercise below to help kids create the ultimate brain break retreat personalized for them.

You’ll Need:

A quiet place to sit

Step 1: Visualize your ideal setting

First, instruct children to close their eyes. Then tell them to visualize themselves in the setting of their choice. Provide some sample descriptive details of different locations, such as “You might be on a beach, feeling crunchy sand under your feet and seeing gentle waves crashing on the shore.” Or “You could be in a quiet forest, surrounded by the tallest trees you’ve ever seen swaying softly in the wind as if waving to you down below.” Give a few examples, and then get silent for a moment as your child creates their own vision in their mind.

Step 2: Invite a soothing presence

In our day-to-day experiences, we are bombarded by the outside world and in contact with countless outside influences. For kids, this involves parents, teachers, siblings, peers, and any other people they interact with or observe on social media. But kids likely feel most comfortable with a select few. So for this step, instruct kids to invite a single soothing presence into their carefully chosen setting. This might be one of the influences mentioned above or it could be a version of themselves, an animal friend, or even a made-up figure to spend time with like a talking purple flower.

Step 3: Figure out what you need

At this point in the visualization, allow children to get imaginative in their space and explore what they might need from the setting and person they chose. Do they find themselves wishing to just sit quietly with a friend at the beach? Or do they find themselves seeking advice from a specific family member? Tell them to go inward and explore how they’d like to spend time in their brain break getaway. After a few moments, invite them to say goodbye to whoever they were with and slowly blink their eyes open back to the present moment.

Encourage kids to think of their brain break getaway as their “happy place." Let them know that they can return to the same setting with the same person whenever they need. Or they can choose a new setting and person to help them calm down or sort their thoughts in different situations.

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Frequently asked questions

What comes in a Baketivity baking kit?

Each Baketivity baking kit includes pre-measured dry ingredients, easy step-by-step instructions, and fun educational activities designed for kids. Our recipes are created to help children learn real kitchen skills while baking something delicious with their family.

Do I need to buy additional ingredients?

You may only need to add a few fresh ingredients like eggs, butter, or milk, depending on the recipe. Most of the dry ingredients come pre-measured in the kit, making baking simple, convenient, and mess-free for kids.

What equipment do I need to use the baking kits?

Most families already have everything they need at home. Typically you'll need mixing bowls, a whisk, fork or spoon, measuring cups, and a lined baking pan. Some recipes may also require a microwave-safe bowl or oven.

What age are Baketivity baking kits best for?

Baketivity baking kits are designed for kids ages 4–16. Younger children may need a little help from a parent, while older kids can follow the instructions more independently and build confidence in the kitchen.

Do your baking kits contain nuts?

Nuts are not directly included in the recipes or ingredient lists. However, some components may be produced in facilities that also process nuts, sesame seeds, soy, and gluten, so trace amounts may be present.

Are Baketivity baking kits kosher?

Yes! All ingredients included in Baketivity baking kits are OU-certified kosher, and our facility is FDA-approved, so families can bake and enjoy their treats with confidence.

My ingredients feel hard or clumpy. Is that normal?

Yes! Our ingredients are vacuum-packed to keep them fresh, which can sometimes make them feel firm or clumpy. Simply open the bag and give it a shake, and the ingredients will loosen up and be ready to use.

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The Ultimate Brain Break for Kids

At home, you can use the visualization exercise below to help kids create the ultimate brain break retreat personalized for them.

You’ll Need:

Step 1: Visualize your ideal setting

Step 2: Invite a soothing presence

Step 3: Figure out what you need

Encourage kids to think of their brain break getaway as their “happy place." Let them know that they can return to the same setting with the same person whenever they need. Or they can choose a new setting and person to help them calm down or sort their thoughts in different situations.

Get kids in tune with their emotions using

the Emoji Truffles STEAM Kit!

Find more cool kits here!

Frequently asked questions

What comes in a Baketivity baking kit?

Do I need to buy additional ingredients?

What equipment do I need to use the baking kits?

What age are Baketivity baking kits best for?

Do your baking kits contain nuts?

Are Baketivity baking kits kosher?

My ingredients feel hard or clumpy. Is that normal?

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