Do you notice a class full of wiggle worms? Maybe they’ve spent a good part of the day sitting and looking at the screen and now they just can’t focus anymore? You need to get the kids focused again. Maybe you are having a superhero themed party and want a fun activity? How can you do this? Superhero gross motor moves or brain breaks may be your answer! Here are 60 fast and effective ways to move like a Superhero!
Superhero Gross Motor Moves
The great thing about superhero themed gross motor moves or brain break ideas is that the number of repetitions, distance, and duration of time can easily be adjusted based on your needs! These ideas are designed to be fast, effective, and efficient! If you like these ideas you can grab a full set of brain break cards in the Shop!
Super Leaps
Jumping Jacks, Side to Side Jumps, Back and Forth Jumps, Fast Jumps, Big Jumps, Tiny Jumps, Left Foot Hops, Right Foot Hops
Super Stars
Star Jumps, Star Pose, Free Dance, Star Pumps: Pump arms up and down over your head
Super Power
Squat, Heel Raise, Toe Raise, Lunge, Wall Push-Ups, High March, Squat To Ground and Jumps, Reach For The Floor and Reach For the Sky
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane
Left Foot Balance, Right Foot Balance, Run In Place, Chair Run
Super Sneaks
Tip Toe Walk, Heel Walk, Walk Heel To Toe, Backward Walk, Side Step, Cross Over Step, Knee Walk, Walk Heel To Toe Backward
Superhero Training
Sequences of Motor Moves: An Example Would Be – Jump, Spin, Squat, Repeat
Super Silly
Spin Left, Spin Right, Twist, Squat and Jump, Wiggle, Crab Walk, Bear Walk, Waddle
Super Stretch
Reach Your Right Hand To Your Left Foot, Repeat on the Opposite Side, Reach Your Right Arm Across Your Body and Hold and Repeat On Left Side, Reach Over Head With Your Arms, Tip to the Left Hold , Tip to the Right Hold, Reach For Your Toes and Hold,
Super Skills
Forward Arm Circles, Backward Arm Circles, Shoulder Blade Squeezes, Knee Hugs
Super Steps
Giant (but quiet) Steps, Gallop, Skip, Hurdle Steps
See Them In Action
Superhero Brain Break Cards
Do you love the idea of Superhero Themed Brain Break Cards, but want them ready made for you to have at any time? I don’t blame you! The good news is these are available for you in the shop on the blog. Stay at the store and shop around and find brain breaks for all seasons and themes!
SUPERHERO RESOURCES FOR YOU
Pink Oatmeal has a nice collection of superhero resources for you that work on both gross motor and fine motor skills. Have ready to go resources that you can start using today with your superheroes!
Click on the NAME of the resource to get a full description of what is included!
Hi Chanda
I purchased the Superhero brain break cards with a super sensory bundle through The Inspired Treehouse and when I went to print them the instructions on each card under each title has come out in code rather than words. Are you able to help me? I am using a Macbook.
Kind regards
Mandy Ikin
Hi Mandy
Almost anytime this happens it is because your PDF reader (I use acrobat as mine) needs to be updated. Once you update it the problem should resolve! I hope you enjoy them they are so much fun!