4 Corners Shuffle: Social Takes

Social Takes is a low-prep 4 Corners brain break activity that gives students space to move, talk, and reset — without awkward prompts, forced sharing, or losing control of the room. 
 
Students respond to fun, relatable prompts by choosing a corner, moving their bodies, and talking naturally with peers. The result is quick connection, improved focus, and smoother transitions.
 
What Is Social Takes?
 
Social Takes is a movement-based 4 Corners activity designed for real classrooms.
Students can:
move to a corner
talk with classmates
share opinions if they want
reset energy without stopping instruction
 
It works just as well for quick discussions as it does for silent movement — you decide based on your class.
 
Social Takes works well:
during transitions
mid-lesson when attention dips
as a morning warm-up
after recess or lunch
to build classroom community naturally
 
Each round takes under 5 minutes and can be repeated or shortened as needed.
 
Why Teachers Love It
✔️ Students engage without pressure
✔️ Talking feels natural, not forced
✔️ Movement happens without chaos
✔️ Works for both high-energy and quieter classes
✔️ Usable across grades 2–8
 
This isn’t a scripted SEL lesson.
It’s a brain break that lets students connect in real ways.
 
What’s Included
✔️ Ready-to-use 4 Corners slides
✔️ Opinion-based prompts students enjoy
✔️ Light check-ins to read energy and focus
✔️ An editable slide you can copy to create your own prompts
✔️ Flexible structure — talk, move, or both
 
Perfect For Teachers Looking For:
brain breaks that allow discussion
4 Corners activities for upper elementary and middle school
movement breaks that don’t feel childish
low-prep classroom community activities
tools that work in real classrooms
 
Product Details
Grades: 2–8
Format: Google Slides (adaptable for PowerPoint)
Prep: None
Use: Anytime you need a reset