Sensory Break Ideas by https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d en-us 2020-09-17 10:38:17 UTC 2026-02-12 19:13:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Why? laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754685600
  • Irrespective of need, all children benefit from sensory breaks to help them refocus on their learning. This is especially important at the moment when learning has been disrupted due to lockdown and children may be struggling with the transition back into school. 
  • Taking brain breaks can make learning less frustrating for children with learning and thinking differences.
  • Brain breaks can include physical activities or relaxing, quiet activities.
  • It’s important to pre-plan brain breaks and set ground rules with your class.

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    • At the end of the day to help children prepare for the transition from school to home. 
    • At the start of the day to help children prepare for learning.
    • When there needs to be a break in learning to re-focus children. This may be either in the morning or afternoon.
    • After lunch when children may need to settle/ refocus on their learning.
    • Sessions can be kept short (5-10mins) to ensure child engagement and not to impact on your curriculum. 

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  • As sensory circuits aren't taking place at the moment, make space in your day to enable all children to take part.
  • Children can complete activities at tables or on the carpet depending on classroom setup and need. 
  • Be mindful of the fact that children with additional need may need support or their own place in the classroom to complete activities.

    • ]]>     2020-09-17 10:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754686158     3 to 5 times per week laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754705210 Please make time for a sensory break once a day a minimum of three times a week. ]]> 2020-09-17 11:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754705210 Resources laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754706354 The attached links have lots of ideas but may need different resources. Try and choose activities that are low on resources for health and safety reasons and can be easily completed in a short break between sessions.]]> 2020-09-17 11:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754706354 Additional needs laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754710426 Children with more specific needs may need support or guidance. This may be through a brief conversation before the session, location in the classroom or adult support. ]]> 2020-09-17 11:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754710426 Louise Michelle Bomber laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754713759 Specialist teacher and therapist Louise Michelle Bomber, discussed during her trauma training the importance of sensory breaks to help all children recover from trauma linked to the Covid-19 lockdown. ]]> 2020-09-17 11:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754713759 Website with useful idea. laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754884004 2020-09-17 12:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754884004 Fun ideas that can be chosen with a dice. laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754896976 2020-09-17 12:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754896976 Simple movement ideas for Reception. laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754929855 2020-09-17 12:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754929855 laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754943622 2020-09-17 12:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754943622 laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754944825 2020-09-17 12:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754944825 Paired or individual sensory break ideas. laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754955818 2020-09-17 12:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754955818 Simple movement ideas. laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754981487 2020-09-17 13:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754981487 laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754994148 2020-09-17 13:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/754994148 laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/755000001 2020-09-17 13:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/755000001 laurarobinson6 https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/755015160 2020-09-17 13:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/laurarobinson6/r32bl1xwncqc9v2d/wish/755015160