Lesson Plan

Sensory Break Blueprint

Introduce students to simple sensory break strategies and enable them to self-assess energy levels, participate in quick reset activities, and reflect on their calming techniques.

Regular sensory breaks help students self-regulate emotions and attention, leading to improved focus, reduced disruptions, and a more inclusive classroom environment. Teaching these skills early empowers students to advocate for their own needs.

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Review & Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Feelings Check-in Warm-up

3 minutes

Step 2

When & Why to Pause Slide Deck

5 minutes

Step 3

Brain Break Stations Activity

4 minutes

Step 4

Calm-Down Bingo Game

4 minutes

Step 5

Mood Meter Journal Cool-down

4 minutes

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Slide Deck

When & Why to Pause

What is a Sensory Break?

Why We Need Breaks

Signals Your Body Sends

Examples of When to Pause

Let’s Practice Noticing!

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Activity

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Game

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Sensory Breaks

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Jeanette Wong

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