Sensory & Emotional Regulation – Sensory Tools to Get Going
Things that may help you to get going or to ‘wake up’ like getting your coffee first thing in the morning and sitting for 5 mins before facing the day.
If you or your kids find it extra hard to get going
- after waking up
- after lunch
- and/or at ‘arsenic hour’ (that gap between after school activities and bedtime)
then try some of these…
Sensory Tools & Strategies to Get Going:
- crunchy foods
- coffee
- cold foods
- chewy foods
- cold drinks
- cool shower
- walk in the rain
- play in the snow
- sweet foods
- exercise/stretching
- bright lights
- upbeat music
- play
- technology
- hugs
- playing with a pet
- hanging out with friends
Things to consider:
- There’s no right, wrong or one size fits all when it comes to our sensory profiles.
- Which activities resonate with you?
- Which activities do you do/use daily to ‘wake up’ without even perceiving them as ‘sensory tools’?
- Which activities clash between you and your kids?
- What do you need to add more of into your day to keep you better regulated?
Learn more about sensory tools and profiles and how they help keep us calm and well regulated
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