Valentine’s Day Treats: This or That Brain Break for Kids

Valentine’s Day is a time for love, friendship, and of course, delicious treats! To help your students celebrate this special day, we’ve created a fun and interactive brain break activity that’s sure to get them giggling and engaged. It’s a ‘This or That’ challenge focused on popular Valentine’s Day goodies, perfect for a quick break during class or a fun activity at home.

How to Play:

1. **Gather Your Students:** Gather your students in a circle or have them sit in their desks. You can even play this game remotely via video chat!
2. **Present the Choice:** Start by presenting a ‘This or That’ question about Valentine’s Day treats. For example, you could ask: “Chocolate or Candy Hearts?”
3. **Let Them Choose:** Encourage students to shout out their preference! You can have them raise their hands or simply call out their answer.
4. **Repeat:** Continue with a series of ‘This or That’ questions, keeping the Valentine’s Day theme going.

Valentine’s Day Treats This or That Questions:

Here are some fun Valentine’s Day ‘This or That’ questions to get you started:

• Chocolate or Candy Hearts?
• Cupcakes or Cookies?
• Strawberry Shortcake or Chocolate Cake?
• Strawberry-flavored candies or Cherry-flavored candies?
• Red Velvet Cake or Vanilla Cake?
• Marshmallows or Chocolate Chips?
• Pink or Red?

Why This or That is Great for Kids:

This simple game has many benefits for kids, especially during a classroom setting:

• Brain Break: It provides a fun and engaging way to take a break from academics, helping students refocus and recharge.
• Decision-Making Practice: It encourages kids to think on their feet and make quick decisions, which is a valuable life skill.
• Social Interaction: It fosters social interaction and encourages students to participate in a fun, non-competitive way.
• Theme-Based Learning: It allows you to incorporate a fun Valentine’s Day theme into your lesson plans.

So, get ready to have some fun and celebrate Valentine’s Day with this simple, engaging, and delicious brain break!