24 heavy work activity cards that children can do in a normal classroom: carry the book box, chair push-ups, wall push, big hug and more. Each card has a clear picture, the steps in plain words, an easier and a harder option, and what you need. No equipment needed. Print on card, cut out and use them tomorrow in your calm corner or at the start of the day. Made by a UK teacher with 14 years’ classroom experience and former SENCo. PDF in three print layouts: 5x7 single cards, A4 two per sheet, and US Letter two per sheet.

24 sensory break choice cards for children who can’t say what they need. They point to a picture: a drink, a squeeze, a quiet space, a dimmer light, headphones and more. Each card has a clear picture and a few plain words, so a child can choose without talking and an adult can respond straight away. Print on card, cut out and keep them in your calm corner. Made by a UK teacher with 14 years’ classroom experience and former SENCo. PDF in three print layouts: 5x7 single cards, A4 two per sheet, and US Letter two per sheet.

No hall, 30 children, everyone at their desks? 60 whole class sensory circuit and brain break cards you can run from your classroom: wake up, push, then settle. Each card has a clear picture, the steps in plain words, and an easier and a harder option, and every move works at a desk or in a small space. No equipment needed. Print on card, cut out and use them tomorrow. Made by a UK teacher with 14 years’ classroom experience and former SENCo. PDF in two print layouts: 5x7 single cards and A4 two per sheet.

Wake them up, give them something heavy to push, then calm them down. 48 sensory circuit cards in the three stages (Alert, Organise, Calm), each with a clear picture, the steps in plain words and an easier and a harder option, plus 8 ready-made circuits to use as they are. No equipment needed. Print on card, cut out and use them tomorrow. Made by a UK teacher with 14 years’ classroom experience and former SENCo. PDF in three print layouts: 5x7 single cards, A4 two per sheet, and US Letter two per sheet.

12 breathing cards for children, each with a picture and simple steps: star breathing, balloon breathing, lion’s breath and more. Use them one to one, in a calm corner or as a whole-class pause. Print on card, cut out and use them tomorrow. Made by a UK teacher with 14 years’ classroom experience and former SENCo. PDF in three print layouts: 5x7 single cards, A4 two per sheet, and US Letter two per sheet.

A ready-to-use sensory circuit pack for primary classrooms, resource bases and home: ten minutes of moving, then a calmer, more focused class. Who it’s for: SENCOs, TAs, class teachers, OTs and parents of children aged 4 to 11. What’s inside 48 picture movement cards: 16 Alert, 16 Organise, 16 Calm. Each has an Easier and a Harder line, a sensory tag and a one-line “why it helps”. 16 cards use simple kit: beanbag, cushion, ball, chair or tape. 8 ready-made circuits, a circuit board, planner and weekly tracker. A First / Then board, an adult guide and a note for home. Keyring mini cards (6 per A4). How to use it: pin up today’s circuit after break or lunch, one Alert, one Organise and one Calm move, then back to learning. Works for whole-class brain breaks, small groups or a 1:1 sensory diet. A4 printable PDFs (the main card file is split into 2 parts to fit the upload size). General classroom support, not medical or therapy advice.

Gentle picture cards to help a child talk about what makes school hard, and plan one small first step back. Made for emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) support at school and at home. Who it’s for: SENCOs, pastoral and attendance staff, class teachers, TAs, parents and carers supporting children aged about 5 to 12. What’s inside 24 cards in three groups: What makes school hard, What helps, Our plan A simple question for the adult on every card An adult guide, an “Our plan” sheet and a weekly check-in sheet Keyring mini cards (6 per A4) How to use it: in a calm moment, spread out a few cards and let the child point, say or draw. Then turn what you hear into a small, flexible plan. Works well alongside a return-to-school or EBSA support plan. A4 printable PDFs. General support for school and home, not medical advice.

Try three sensory circuit movement cards (wake up, push, settle) in your class tomorrow. A free printable sample from the full set of 48 cards and 8 ready-made circuits. WHAT YOU GET 3 printable cards: Frog jumps, Wall push and Hand squeeze A cover page and a how-to-use page Each card has a clear picture, the steps in plain words, an easier option and a harder option No equipment needed HOW TO USE THEM Print on card and cut out. Pick one card from each stage and do them in order: wake up, push, settle. Use them after lunch, before a lesson, or any time the class needs a reset. MADE BY A TEACHER I’m a UK teacher with 14 years in the classroom and a former SENCo. I made these to be quick to use and gentle in tone. If they help, the full set is in my shop. For use in your own classroom or home. Please don’t resell or share the files.