Printable Movement & Regulation Cards for Early Years

Support children's focus, regulation and readiness to learn with the Little Minds Sensory Circuit Cards.

Designed specifically for Early Years settings, these easy-to-use printable cards provide a range of engaging movement and sensory activities that help children prepare their bodies and minds for learning.

Each activity has been carefully grouped into three colour-coded categories:

🟡 Alerting – Energising activities to wake up the brain and body.

🔵 Organising – Activities that develop balance, coordination, body awareness and motor planning.

🟢 Calming – Gentle strategies that promote emotional regulation, relaxation and self-control.

Simply choose one activity from each category to create a quick sensory circuit, or select individual activities to meet the needs of your children throughout the day.

Perfect for use:

• Before focused learning

• Following transitions

• During regulation breaks

• As part of daily sensory circuits

• Within SEND provision

• One-to-one or small group activities

What's Included

• 12 printable sensory activity cards

• Colour-coded for easy use

• Simple, child-friendly instructions

• Guidance on how to create a balanced sensory circuit

• Instant digital PDF download

Perfect For

• Nurseries

• Preschools

• Reception Classes

• Childminders

• SEND Practitioners

• Occupational Therapy-inspired classroom activities

• Parents supporting sensory regulation at home

These cards are designed to encourage movement, develop body awareness and support self-regulation in a fun, practical and accessible way.

Format: Digital PDF Download: Instant Access Suitable for: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Please Note

This resource has been created to support sensory regulation and movement within Early Years environments. It is intended as a practical educational resource and should be used alongside professional judgement to meet the individual needs of each child.