Sensory, Yoga, & Brain Breaks
VIDEOS
Nature Pathway with Mrs. Peddie
Turn any walk into a sensory walk!
Yoga Adventure with Mrs. Peddie
Take a break and try some yoga poses!
Join Mrs. Mitchell on a sensory chalk walk
My Many Colored Days Yoga with Mrs. Mitchell
Moving can help us focus and calm our bodies. This is a very simple chalk walk that I used as a movement break.
Yoga based on a Dr. Seuss book
Chalk Walk Example
Chalk Walk Example
How can you add counting and letters into your chalk walks?!
It is all about having fun, mix and match from these examples.
Rainy Day Movement Break
Indoor motor pathway: all you need is painters tape and a little creativity.
Animal Walks...Let's MOVE!
Are you feeling slow, tired, bored? Or do you feel like you really need to move but you don't know what to do? Push PLAY on this video! Let's move our bodies FAST for short bursts of time! This might help our brains feel calm, alert, and ready to finish up some school work!
Goodnight Moon Yoga
Follow along or just listen to the story
Time for a movement break?
We are taking an imaginary camping trip...it'll be super fun!
Resources and Reading Materials
Signs of Sensory Overload
Some common signs that your child might be in sensory overload.
Tips and Ideas
How to help your child when they are having a meltdown. Notice the signs that might help avoid meltdowns and hopefully set up your child for success with some of the strategies found in this handout.
Calming Kit Ideas
Head to this website to build your own calm down kit for your child at home. It is a great break for kids when they start to get overwhelmed, anxious, or simply need a brain break. Calm down kits are great tools to help build self-regulation skills in children as well!
What is Proprioception?
This video is a fun tool to explain!
Fun Activities
DIY Chore/Heavy Work Bingo
Head to this website to make your own Bingo Cards. Use them as a checklist or race between yourself and your child! https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator
Spin and Move
Do you ever start to feel slow or tired when you're doing school work? Remember, movement is the best way to bring our brains and bodies into the Green Zone. When we are in the Green Zone, we are calm, alert, and ready for learning. The next time you need a movement break, try out this activity in the link below!
Yoga Board Game
A fun spin on doing yoga poses and getting movement!