THE CLASSBREAK BLOG
Teaching ideas. Actually useful.
Brain break science, classroom management, and stories from teachers who are making it work.
FEATUREDTEACHING IDEAS
5 Brain Break Ideas That Are Actually Backed by Science
Not all movement breaks are equal. Here are the five types of brain breaks with the strongest research support — and how to use them in any classroom.
10 April 2026·5 min read
“Not all movement breaks are equal. Here are the five types of brain breaks with the strongest resear...”
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
How to Cut Classroom Transition Time in Half
The five minutes between activities are where lessons fall apart. These three strategies — including one that takes 30 seconds to set up — will change how your class moves.
3 April 20264 min read →
SUPPLY TEACHING
The Supply Teacher's Survival Kit (From a Teacher Who Became a Founder)
Dale Sidebottom spent years as a supply teacher before founding ClassBreak. Here's what he wishes he'd known on Day 1.
27 March 20266 min read →
FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
How to Roll Out ClassBreak Across Your Whole School (Without the Staff Meeting Groan)
A practical guide for school leaders who want genuine staff buy-in — not just compliance.
18 March 20265 min read →