Hi ,

I'd love to share a video I made this week. You can either click here to view it or click the play button at the bottom of the email. 

In the video I demonstrate what I call 'quick fix' sensory strategies. These are mini sensory strategies that can be done discreetly in class to help a child feel calmer. I tend to teach these to slightly older children. If a child is able to notice that they are becoming anxious or struggling to sit and concentrate etc, then they can try some of these before having to leave the classroom for a sensory break. Alternatively, a teaching assistant can support a child to try these if the child needs help with regulation. I'd like to be clear that these do not replace sensory breaks but they are a helpful additional tool.

I hope that even just one of the strategies in the video helps your child. Please do let me know if any of them are helpful. 

Hanna