Occupational Therapy Yoga Regulation & SEL Brain Break Calming Corner Activities

Is your classroom experiencing challenges in maintaining focus, attention, and engagement during lessons? Address the need for self-regulation and enhanced concentration with these "Brain Break Activity Self-Regulation Yoga Poses." This resource is not only a tool for academic enrichment but can be a valuable addition to occupational therapy activities and physical therapy sessions.

Energize Learning with Brain Break Activity Self-Regulation Yoga Poses

When to Use This Resource:

• Brain Breaks: Infuse movement into the classroom routine to rejuvenate focus and attention.
• Calming Corners: Use as an activity in a quiet place in your classroom for students to use as self-regulation calming strategies.
• Sensory Pathways: Use larger images to create a sensory-calming pathway on a bulletin board or in a hall.
• Occupational Therapy Activities: Incorporate yoga poses for sensory integration and motor skill development.
• Physical Therapy Sessions: Integrate gross motor activities to enhance physical well-being.
• Pre-Testing or Academic Tasks: Use as a warm-up to prepare students for cognitive challenges.

What's Included in the PDF:

Discover the richness of this resource:

• Printable and Laminatable Boards: Create durable materials for repeated classroom use.
• Variety of Game Boards: Choose from different styles, including those with or without picture models.
• Dice Options: Utilize traditional or numbered dice for varied movement selections.
• Color and BW Options: Opt for color or black-and-white boards based on your preference.
• Multiple Sizes: Select full-size pages for a sensory pathway or smaller images for individual use.

Skills Students Work On:

• Gross Motor Skills: Enhance physical coordination and motor development through yoga poses.
• Self-Regulation: Promote mindfulness and self-control as students engage in movement activities.
• Focus and Attention: Use brain breaks to reinvigorate concentration and readiness to learn.

Key Features:

• Flexible Usage: Implement in small groups or as a full-classroom motor break.
• Customizable Duration: Decide how long students hold each pose based on your classroom needs.
• Preview Exploration: Delve into the comprehensive preview to assess the resource's inclusiveness.

Prep Needed:

• Minimal Preparation: Print, laminate, and use for an immediate brain break or motor activity.

Teachers and therapists are encouraged to explore the full preview to check out the engaging and skill-enhancing elements offered by "Brain Break Activity Self-Regulation Yoga Poses." Elevate your classroom management strategy, foster self-regulation, and infuse energy into your learning environment with this dynamic resource.

OT Tip: Co-regulate and help your students focus on learning, provide 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. Providing short exercise or brain breaks during the school day can help improve self-regulation and on-task behavior.

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