Sensory breaks in classroom

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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.

A teacher is garnering massive social media attention after her student sensory path was featured in a video posted to her Facebook account.

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.

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!

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!

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!

This post contains affiliate links. **Update August 2020 - It is possible to utilize or create a path to fully support social distancing. Such spaces will be all the more important if other practices are limited or modified. For virtual learning, we might support families in creating appropriate paths or spaces at home.** You may have seen the video that went viral of a young boy walking, stretching, and hopping along a path that a special education teacher designed, painted, and implemented…

Exercise flashcards to give students a quick brain break in the classroom. #fluencyandfitness #brainbreaks #firstgrade #kindergarten

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.