Thursday, July 2, 2015

sensory breaks

http://lemonlimeadventures.com/sensory-break-ideas-for-kids/

40 Simple Sensory Brain Break Ideas

  • Jumping Jacks
  • Jumping on a mini trampoline or large outdoor trampoline
  • Heavy work activities
  • Crawling through tunnels or under objects
  • Wall or chair Pushes
  • Animal Crawls (can you crawl like a bear? crab? frogs? seals?)
  • Ball Pass (Stand back to back and pass a ball by turning to the side in one direction, than reverse)
  • Ball Pits (make your own by filling up a small swimming pool with balls)
  • Reading in a bean bag chair
  • Biking
  • Climbing trees or on a jungle gym
  • Use fidget toys (such as the Wacky Tracks Hand FidgetWood Fidget PuzzleDoGo PuttyTangle Therapy Hand Fidget)
  • Chewing toys or tools such a Chewable Jewelry (suggested Chewable Jewelry Options here OR Chewable Desk Buddy)
  • Crashing mat
  • Play with a parachute
  • Popcorn jumps (jumping from a squat position and then landing back in a squat position)
  • Wheelbarrow walking
  • Obstacle course
  • Passing weighted balls back and forth
  • Scooter board activities
  • Resistance bands
  • Bouncing on a therapy or exercise ball
  • Listening to upbeat OR calming music
  • Swinging
  • Going outside for a walk or hike
  • Jumping jacks
  • Skipping
  • Running
  • Bean bag squeezes
  • Drinking water through a water bottle with a Bite Valve
  • Chewing gum (all natural chewing gum option)
  • Using a weighted blanket or vest
  • Lifting light weights
  • Yoga moves
  • Swimming
  • Tummy Time
  • Headphones to block out unnecessary noise
  • Roller blade or skating
  • Visit the playground

Sensory breaks for kids

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