1. Social, Emotional and Mental Health
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Brain and Sensory breaks
When children are feeling stressed or are starting to disengage, encourage them to choose a ‘brain/sensory break’
Examples to follow on the next pages

2. Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEND Toolkit
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Brain and Sensory breaks
Six Star Jumps
Spin four times on the spot
Grow like a tree
Dance Magic Dance
Wriggle like a worm
Jog very fast on the spot

3. Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEND Toolkit
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Brain and Sensory breaks
Wave your hands
Hop on one foot
March on the spot