Occupational Therapy Brain Break SEL Activity Gross Motor Exercise Games No Prep

Grab these "Brain Break Classroom Management Activity Gross Motor Exercise Games" – a comprehensive resource designed to address challenges in self-regulation, sustained focus, and attention by incorporating engaging and effective brain break exercises into the classroom routine. Perfect for use as a classroom movement break, indoor recess activity, or for occupational or physical therapy gross motor activities, this set provides three different ways/games to play, offering versatility and variety to keep students active and focused.

Key Features:

• Self-Regulation Enhancement: Engage students in brain break exercises to promote self-regulation for sustained focus and attention.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for indoor recess, occupational or physical therapy gross motor activities, warm-ups, or as full therapy activities.
• Three Games/Options: Provide variety with three different ways/games to play, catering to different preferences and learning styles.
• Color and Black/White Options: Choose from both color and black/white options to suit your printing preferences.
• Six Included Exercises:
  • Lunges
  • Sit-ups
  • Squats
  • Stretch
  • Push-ups
  • Jumping jacks

Usage Tips:

• Incorporate these gross motor games as movement or brain breaks in the classroom to improve student focus.
• Enhance social-emotional learning skills by integrating self-regulation activities into the daily routine.
• Utilize sensory-motor games as effective classroom management tools to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Preview: Explore the full preview to see the various exercises and options included in this comprehensive brain break activity set.

Variations of Play:

1. Roll and Move: Students roll a die to determine the exercise they will perform.
2. Spin and Move: Use a spinner to determine the exercise for a fun and interactive experience.
3. Card Game: Shuffle the exercise cards and draw one for students to perform.

Elevate your teaching experience with "Brain Break Classroom Management Activity Gross Motor Exercise Games" – a versatile and engaging resource that transforms movement breaks into a valuable tool for self-regulation and focused learning. Keep your students active, focused, and ready to learn with this dynamic classroom activity set.

OT Tip: Are your students having difficulties focusing on their work and paying attention during your lessons?  Are they off-task, disruptive, distracted, fidgety, impulsive? Do you need ideas to help manage these behaviors?  All Behaviors have a reason and students will do well when they can. Co-regulate and help everyone focus on learning, get a stress break, and lower anxiety. Not only will these types of activities help with classroom management, but they are also building skills students can use throughout their lives.

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