Sensory breaks in classroom

Learn how something as simple as 'Break Bins' can transform your classroom experience and promote a positive, engaging environment amid the challenges of teaching. This post will guide you through what Break Bins are, why to use them, and how to set them up. Also, gain insights into the different sensory tools, activities and toys to include in Break Bins.

Everything You Need to Know About Setting Up A School Sensory Path. Add a sensory path to your playground or hallway to give kids a place to take a brain break and work out the wiggles.

If you are looking for more ways to support sensory seekers in your school or special education classroom, I’m here to help! There are a lot of ideas for sensory seekers in the classroom. Always consult with your occupational therapist to get their expert advice as well. I love to include alternate seating in the classroom, sensory choice boards, calming ideas for kids, tactile sensory tools, sensory rooms in schools, sensory paths for schools, and much more!

I'm fortunate to have a nice big classroom with space for a Sensory Break Center in my current school. Previously, I was crammed in a tiny portable with several other teachers and had to make do with an overloaded shelf in a closet. This is what I looked like on most days! In this classroom, I have set up an area with the Learning Zone and Zones of Regulation tools. If you'd like to download the Learning Zone poster, please click here. We have tools for various sensory needs (visual…

A resource for parents who are looking for occupational therapy activities that can be done at home and with household materials. Skill areas include fine motor, visual motor, crossing midline, self help skills, sensory processing and handwriting.

Are your kids antsy, bored, or having trouble sitting still? Maybe they need a brain break. You will love this printable list of brain break ideas for kids!

Also known as ‘brain breaks’ & ‘movement breaks’, these sensory break activities develop gross motor skills, improve self-regulation & help with behavior management in the classroom while also helping kids focus & learn!

Learn classroom sensory strategies including sensory bins, stations, bottles, and ways to calm and focus kids from an occupational therapist. Great for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and school aged kids for sensory breaks in the classroom, ideas for a sensory corner, and ways to get kids learning.

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Do you teach a wiggle worm? Or perhaps your learner(s) have been sitting for a while and you can see the energy level going down. Enter wiggle brain breaks! These wiggle brain breaks can help wake up and recharge the brain, something I particularly need after lunch! *This post contains affiliate links. **The free printable can ... Read More about 20+ FREE Wiggle Brain Breaks