Movement Break Cards

Move, reset and feel good. 🐾

Sometimes a busy body or a busy brain just needs a quick reset. These movement break cards give children 12 simple, fun ways to move, stretch and calm, each one shown by an adorable animal friend. They’re quick to use, easy to understand, and need no equipment.

Choose the animal your child loves most, or mix and match all four. Each set has the same 12 movements, so children can pick a favourite character and still use every card.

WHAT’S INSIDE (4 animal sets, 12 cards each, 48 cards in total):
🦦 Otter
🐱 Ragdoll Cat
🐶 Cockapoo
🐰 Kawaii Bunny

THE 12 MOVEMENT BREAKS:
✨ March on the spot
✨ Stretch your body
✨ Do some star jumps
✨ Do 10 squats
✨ Do a slow spin
✨ Balance on one leg
✨ Reach up high
✨ Touch your toes
✨ Do some wall pushes
✨ Give yourself a big hug
✨ Take 5 deep breaths
✨ Shake out your whole body

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ A mix of energising and calming movements to suit how a child feels
✔ Includes deep-pressure moves like wall pushes and big hugs
✔ Quick breaks that fit easily into the school day
✔ Picture-supported, so children can choose and follow them independently
✔ Cute animal characters that make movement fun and motivating
✔ No equipment needed

PERFECT FOR:

• Children with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences or SEND

• Classroom brain breaks and calm corners

• Sensory circuits and movement break routines

• SENCos, teachers, teaching assistants and OTs

• Home use for homework breaks and busy days

IDEAS FOR USING THEM:

• Let children choose a card when they need a reset

• Add a card to a visual timetable as a planned movement break

• Use as a whole-class brain break between lessons

• Cut out, laminate and keep on a keyring for quick access

WHAT YOU GET:

• 4 digital PNG sheets, 12 cards per sheet (48 cards in total)

• Print at home or at a local print shop

• Instant digital download, so no physical item will be posted

PLEASE NOTE
Please supervise children during movement activities and adapt them to suit each child’s needs and abilities.
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