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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 Fidget, Wood Fidget Puzzle, DoGo Putty, Tangle 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
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