Five Senses Check-In

Pause, reset, and ground yourself with this quick and calming sensory scan!

Notice 5 Things You Can See

Take a look around and list five things within your view—big or small!

Feel the textures around you. Maybe it’s your clothes, the ground, or even the air on your skin.

Tune into the sounds around you. It could be birds chirping, a fan humming, or your own breath.

Take a sniff! Is there a faint scent of coffee, fresh air, or even your lunch?

If you’re eating or drinking, focus on the flavors. If not, think of something you’re thankful for.

Take a deep breath. How do you feel now compared to before? You’ve just grounded yourself in the present moment!

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Pause, reset, and ground yourself with this quick and calming sensory scan!

Here are some others that you might like to try.

Games and Sports

Quick! Think of something that starts with S! Scattergories gets minds racing and creativity flowing!

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) Lower Primary, Upper Primary

Cardio

Get your brain buzzing with True or False—decide quick and move even faster!

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) Lower Primary, Upper Primary

Games and Sports

Who's gone missing? Put your memory to the test in this sneaky seat-shuffler game!

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) All Ages

Can't decide? Try a random activity instead!