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Wall Push
October Regulation Tool
A simple movement strategy to help children regulate, reset and refocus
Why It helps
* Provides proprioceptive input (proprioception is our body's sense of where it is and how it is moving)
*Pushing against a wall give the muscles and joints firm resistance. This type of "heavy work" can help some children feel more organized, calm, and ready to focus
*Simple * No equipment * Home or School
Explore more:
https://childmind.org/healthyminds/relaxationskills-parents-elementary
https://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/learning-areas/emotional-development
https://childmind.org/resources/mental-health-fitness/relaxation-skills/
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Just-Breathe-The-Importance-of-Meditation-Breaks-for-kids.aspx
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/patients-and-vistors/parient-information-library/anxiety-information-pack/submit/7561
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