Sensory Regulation & Movement Cards / SEND Classroom Breaks
Support emotional regulation, movement and focus in your classroom with this set of friendly, visual Sensory Strategy Cards.
Featuring the Acro the Bee character, these printable cards give children simple, actionable tools to help with self-regulation whenever they need a movement or sensory break.
The set includes three distinct, colour-coded categories tailored to specific needs:
Calming Strategy Cards (Green)
Low arousal techniques to help students relax and reset (e.g., take deep breaths, have a drink of water, squeeze a stress ball, sit quietly, rub your arms gently)
Alerting Strategy Cards (Orange)
Energetic movement prompts designed to wake up the body and mind (e.g., stretch up high, shake your arms, stomp feet gently, star jumps, high fives)
Organising Strategy Cards (Blue)
Heavy work and balancing exercises to promote body awareness and grounding (e.g., Do a yoga pose, wall pushes, take a short walk, give yourself a gentle squeeze, balance on one foot)
How to use:
Print, laminate, and cut along the dotted lines. You can keep these on a ring, place them in a quiet corner, or display them visually so children can independently choose a card or follow teacher guidance when they need a quick sensory break.
Perfect for Early Years, Primary classrooms, SEND/EYFS settings, OT breaks, and general behaviour/emotional support.
