Movement and Calm Down Break Cards | Sensory Break | Promote Self-Regulation

Help children self-regulate while moving (gross and fine motor activities). Whether you have little wiggle worms who have a hard time sitting still and/or concentrating OR students with low energy who tire easily, these movement cards and calm down cards are for you!!!

What buyers are saying about this product on TPT:

“Fantastic Resource!!! Love using this for movement breaks!”

"I teach second grade and use these movement and calm down cards with my class every day! They are great for transitions, as part of your morning meeting routine, or to help get your class back on track. What I love most is that students are learning self-regulation and self-care without even realizing it. My students love the activities and request them daily!”

“These cards work really well for one of my students who is very hyperactive and distracted. They help her to get back on track and some energy out.”

“Great way to help restless students refocus!”

For some students, it is important to have set movement or calming breaks built into their daily routine to set them up for success. Others can use them on an as needed basis. They can be used with the whole class, small groups, or individual students.

The backs of the movement cards are in green, the calming cards are in blue and cards that can serve both purposes are half green and half blue. With that said, what might be relaxing for one child might be stimulating for another, so this product is designed to be customized for each child’s needs.

These Movement & Calming Break cards are designed to help students:

*develop core strength;

*attend to academic tasks;

*calm their nervous systems;

* improve concentration/focus;

*develop balance;

*socialize;

*with motor planning;

*communicate;

*with memory;

Most children love to get up and move. We know how important that is for health and general well-being. Our goal is to empower little ones to learn what their bodies need and to provide them the tools to self-regulate and stay healthy. These break cards are designed to help regulate both over-arousal and under-arousal. They are great for all children, including those with ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and sensory processing difficulties.

These cards do not require the assistance of a teacher or classmates. They can help students during transition times, returning from recess, when they are required to be in a class meeting, on rainy days…. When a student begins to become disregulated, they help a child return to equilibrium. Our goal is to help students feel calm and confident, so they can maximize access to academic curriculum and social relationships.

Included in the download:

40 break cards - fronts and backs 4.3 by 6.3inches

(23 get moving cards, 11 calming down cards & 6 cards that serve both purposes)

Easy to print smaller set of cards 2.75 by 4 inches

How the product works:

Each card has a picture of a child completing the given activity as well as written instructions. Each card also has a key animal so nonreaders can begin to associate the animal with the activity. On the back there are the words “mission completed” and the animal so the teacher/parent and students can easily assess progress at a glance.

All these activities are designed to be done without additional materials.

For whole class use, print the individual cards so they are larger and easily visible to the group.

For individual students or small groups, glue the front and back sheets together, cut out and laminate them. Make sure to leave an edge when laminating, so the laminate is sealed. Then with a Vis A Vis (wet erase marker) you can add details such as repetitions, time,…if you wish. The writing will easily wipe off with a baby wipe or aslightly damp paper towel.

Check out our 2 latest products that include these cards and many MORE:

Movement Break Cards

Brain Breaks

As my favorite quote states: “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not to join their chaos.” - L.R. Knost

These cards are designed to do exactly that! I hope you find them extremely helpful & fun for the children!

Thanks - Amanda

All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.

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