Occupational Therapy or Classroom Brain Break SEL Activity Gross Motor Movement

Are your students having difficulties focusing on their work and paying attention during your lessons?  Are they off-task, disruptive, distracted, fidgety, or impulsive? Do you need ideas to help manage these behaviors?  Energize your classroom with this engaging and versatile Brain Break Exercise resource designed to enhance focus, attention, and on-task behavior. Ideal for various settings, including classrooms, indoor recess, PE lessons, and occupational or physical therapy activities, these gross motor movement breaks offer an effective way to manage behaviors and promote social-emotional learning.

Use gross motor games as a movement or brain break in the classroom to get your students moving to improve focus. Enhance your students' social-emotional learning skills with self-regulation activities. These games and activities can be great classroom management tools to get back to teaching.

I love brain breaks! This one was special because the students could do it when they needed it by rolling the dice! Brain breaks are so important in the learning day but not everyone needs them at the same time and some need them more often".-"Sonia H.

"This is a great resource to use in my class when the students need a body break. I love that students can use this independently or as a whole class."-Buyer

When is a Good Time to Use This Resource?

• Classroom Brain Breaks: Integrate into the daily routine to improve focus and attention.
• Indoor Recess: Keep students active and engaged during indoor playtime.
• PE Lessons: Use as a fun and interactive component of physical education classes.
• Occupational Therapy Activities: Incorporate into therapy sessions for gross motor skill development.
• Physical Therapy: Utilize as part of physical therapy sessions for movement and coordination.

What is Included in the PDF?

• Variety of Game Boards: Different styles suitable for elementary, middle, and high school-aged students.
• Print and Go Format: No prep required; easy-to-use brain break activity.
• Laminatable Boards: Print and laminate for durability, allowing for repeated use.
• Dice Options: Accommodates number and traditional dice for varied exercise options. Use large dice,poppers, or digital dice to add some fun.

What Skills are Students Working On?

• Gross Motor Skills: Enhance coordination, balance, and large muscle movements.
• Self-Regulation: Promote self-control and attention through movement breaks.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Develop emotional regulation and cooperative behavior.
• Focus and Attention: Improve classroom engagement and on-task behavior.

Key Features:

1. Versatile Application: Suitable for various age groups and educational settings.
2. User Testimonials: Positive feedback from educators highlighting the effectiveness of the resource.
3. Independence and Whole Class Use: Can be used independently or as a whole class activity.
4. Adaptability: Multiple game board styles and dice options for customized use.
5. No Prep, Print and Go: Instantly implementable without the need for extensive preparation.

Amount of Prep Needed:

• No Prep Required: Ready-to-use resource; simply print and go.
• Laminate for Durability: Optional lamination for extended usability.
• Dice Requirement: Use any style of 6 sided die.

Check Out the Preview: Educators and therapists are encouraged to explore the preview for a closer look at the various game board styles and features included in this brain break exercise resource. Download now to introduce an effective and enjoyable way to incorporate movement breaks into the learning day!

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About the author: As an occupational therapy assistant, I create resources to help students develop essential fine motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, and social-emotional skills, especially in today's challenging times. My goal is to support students in building the foundation they need for success in the classroom. Cindy@CreativeCOTA.com