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What is a sensory motor break?
A sensory motor break is a short/quick break from the current task that provides an opportunity for one to move and awaken or reorganize the sensory system to improve a student’s focus and attention in order to maximize learning. Sensory motor breaks can be integrated into a daily classroom routine or can be used spontaneously. Classroom Sensory-Motor Breaks are activities to try with your students at their table/desk, while standing or when moving from place to place.
Quick & Easy
Quick sensory-motor tasks that can be used between, during, or when transitioning between a learning activity to regain or keep focus.
5 to 10 Minute
Sensory-motor activities and games that can be used for planned and unplanned activity times during the day when your class needs to be re-focused.
Breathing & Mindfulness
Activities to help slow things down, reduce stress and function more effectively and clearly. Allows students to observe their thoughts and feelings and re-focused.
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