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3-Minute Brain Break Games for Class

20 quick, calm puzzle, memory and matching games from our school-safe list, picked for a short break between lessons. Most work with touch, so they suit tablets and interactive boards.

How to run a 3-minute brain break

  1. Open one game before class and press Play once, so it is ready.
  2. Switch to full screen to keep the focus on the game.
  3. Set a timer for 3 minutes and let students play alone or in pairs.
  4. When the timer ends, close the tab and go back to the lesson.

The games are free because their providers show short ads, usually before the game starts; starting the game before class and playing full screen keeps this out of the way.

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School-Safe Games Printable list (PDF)