Occupational Therapy Brain Break SEL Activity Exercise Write the Room

Check out "Brain Break Occupational Therapy Activity Exercise Write the Room" – a versatile and dynamic resource designed to address issues of poor written output, slumped postures, and overall engagement by incorporating movement and brain breaks into the learning routine. Perfect for use in the classroom, indoor recess, or as occupational or physical therapy activities, this write the room activity focuses on developing core stability, strength, and improving postural stability, ultimately enhancing the quality of written output.

Key Features:

• Core Stability Development: Engage students in exercises that promote core stability and strength, contributing to improved posture and overall well-being.
• Motor Break or Handwriting Practice: Use this resource as a motor break or as a handwriting practice activity with a motor component.
• Crossing the Mid-Line: Exercises involving crossing over the mid-line of the body help activate both left and right brain hemispheres, preparing students for optimal learning.
• Focus Improvement: Short exercise or brain breaks throughout the school day can significantly improve on-task behavior and focus.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Enhance social-emotional learning skills with self-regulation activities and sensory-motor games, contributing to effective classroom management.

Included Components:

• Write the Room Recording Sheet: Engage students in a scavenger hunt for exercises throughout the room, promoting movement and engagement.
• 24 Exercise Cards: Display these cards throughout the room for students to find and perform the exercises. These cards can also be used separately for quick brain breaks without the writing component.

Directions/Prep:

• Print worksheets and exercises.
• Cut up exercise cards and laminate for multiple uses.
• Hang the cards throughout the room.
• Have students find the exercises, write them on their worksheets, and then perform the exercises.
• Recommended 10 repetitions for each exercise and a 10-second hold for poses.
• Worksheets can be placed on a clipboard or on the wall near where the exercise is found for writing, promoting a functional grasp.

Usage Tips:

• Encourage students to perform exercises with proper form and technique.
• Utilize the write the room activity as a dynamic way to integrate movement into handwriting practice.
• Provide positive reinforcement for students' efforts and engagement in the exercises.

Preview: Explore the full preview to see the variety of exercises, engagement opportunities, and the overall setup of this interactive and educational write the room activity.

Elevate your teaching experience with "Brain Break Occupational Therapy Activity Exercise Write the Room" – a valuable resource that combines movement, brain breaks, and handwriting practice to create an engaging and effective learning experience for students. Keep your students active, focused, and ready to learn with this innovative classroom tool.