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.