Brain breaks that get children moving

Short, follow-along movement breaks that make it easy to get children moving during the primary school day - whether your class needs to get active, refocus or calm down.

250+ Active Blasts · 2–10 minutes · Ages 4–11 · Little or no preparation

Sometimes children just need to move

Teachers often know when their class needs a change of pace. The challenge is having something appropriate they can use right there and then, without stopping to plan another activity.

That’s where Active Blasts come in. Choose what your class needs. Press play. Get everyone moving.

❤️ Get Active
Short, energetic activities to get bodies moving and add more movement into the day.

❤️ Get Focused
Use movement to change the pace between lessons or help children reset before what’s next.

❤️ Be Calm
Choose gentler movement, breathing or wellbeing activities when your class needs a quieter moment.

250+ Active Blasts ready to press play

💙 Movement and fitness
Short, energetic activities that get hearts pumping and bodies moving.

💙 Dance and music
Follow-along movement to engaging music and familiar dance styles.

💙 Calm and wellbeing
Yoga, Pilates, breathing and gentler movement for quieter moments.

💙 Challenges and themed activities
Ready-made challenges and featured activities make it easy to keep things fresh.

As simple as press play

Choose your moment
Does your class need to get active, refocus or calm down?

Choose an Active Blast
Pick a short activity that suits your class, space and time available.

Press play and join in
Children follow the on-screen instructor, making it easy for any teacher to use.

Get back to the school day
Most Active Blasts take just 2–10 minutes and need little or no equipment.

More ways to get children moving

Active Blasts also includes practical resources for other moments across the school day.

Breaktime Games & Supervisor Training
Simple games and training to help lunchtime staff create more opportunities for active play.

Line and transition activities
Quick movement ideas for those little moments between lessons and activities.

Active Blast Challenges
Ready-made challenges that can help classes build a regular movement habit.

Teacher support
Practical guidance and CPD to help staff make movement part of everyday school life.

What teachers say

💜“This is an absolutely brilliant way to start the day! It's very easy to follow (even I can do it :-) ). I teach Reception and they absolutely love it and with the different levels you can keep right up to year 6 engaged too. I thoroughly recommend imoves!” Facebook review by Denise McClean

💜“We use it right the way from FS to Y6 and the children love the active blasts and getting moving in the classroom. The activities are accessible and enjoyable for all (even us teachers!). Our favourites are definitely the active blasts to pop songs.” TrustPilot review by Cath Palmer

💜“We have recently started imoves and the children love it. They are really engaged in the morning after joining in on an active blast- they love the pop music ones.” TrustPilot review by Katie Tomlinson

1. What are brain breaks?
Brain breaks are short breaks from classroom learning that give children an opportunity to move, reset or change pace before returning to their next activity.

2. What are Active Blasts?
Active Blasts are short, follow-along brain breaks and movement activities designed for primary-aged children. Teachers choose a video, press play and children follow the on-screen instructor.

3. How long are Active Blasts?
Most activities last between 2 and 10 minutes, making them easy to fit between lessons, during transitions or at other points in the school day.

4. What types of activities are included?
There are 250+ videos covering movement and fitness, dance, yoga and Pilates, wellbeing, cheerleading and other activities.

5. Do I need equipment or lots of space?
All the Active Blasts are designed for normal classrooms and need little or no equipment. Any additional requirements are clearly identified.

6. When can teachers use brain breaks?
They can be used at the start of the day, between lessons, during transitions, after periods of sitting or whenever a class would benefit from getting active, refocusing or calming down.

7. What age groups are Active Blasts for?
Activities are designed for primary-aged children from 4–11, with options suitable for infant or junior schools.

8. Does the whole school get access?
Yes. One school subscription gives staff across the school access to Active Blasts.

9.What else is included?
Schools also get access to challenges, breaktime games, line and transition activities, supervisor training and teacher support.

10. How much does Active Blasts cost?

Infant Schools: £147 + VAT per year
Junior Schools: £177 + VAT per year
Primary Schools: £247 + VAT per year