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.

Dance and Rhythm

Get your hands moving and your energy flowing with the wildly fun "Don't Stop Digging" dance challenge from Danny Go!

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) Early Childhood, Lower Primary

Mindfulness and Breathing

Practice melting away that icky frozen feeling you get when you're scared, frustrated, or angry.

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) All Ages

Games and Sports

A fast-paced word game where players race to come up with words using three random letters!

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) Upper Primary

Can't decide? Try a random activity instead!