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.

Nature and Outdoors

Discover a fresh perspective by peeking through a new window to see the world in a whole new way!

Moderate Break (2-5 mins) All Ages

Group Challenges

Line up, but not how you think – it’s all about sorting by the quirkiest criteria!

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

Can't decide? Try a random activity instead!