Sensory Break Cards for Tweens and Teens — 30 Printable Flashcards | Grades 5-12 | Calming, Sensory, and Energy Breaks

Most sensory regulation tools are designed for little kids. Your 11-year-old knows it. Your 13-year-old definitely knows it.

These 30 printable sensory break cards were designed specifically for older learners — with age-appropriate activities, mature imagery, and straightforward language that does not talk down to them. Practical, effective regulation tools that an older student will actually use.

Designed by a 16-year classroom veteran with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent learners across all ages.

What's included:

30 printable break cards including:

• Calming Breaks — for the overwhelmed or emotionally flooded student
• Tactile Breaks — for students who need sensory input to regulate
• Energy and Exercise Breaks — for the under-stimulated student who needs to move

Each card includes:

• The name of the break
• Age-appropriate step-by-step directions written for older learners
• A clear explanation of what it helps with

Perfect for:

• Parents supporting neurodivergent tweens and teens at home
• Homeschool families with middle or high school students
• Charter and traditional school parents needing after school regulation tools
• Special education teachers and resource room instructors
• Occupational therapists working with older students
• Learning coaches and educational therapists

Details:

• 30 cards total
• PDF instant download
• Designed for grades 5 through 12
• Print, cut apart, and use immediately
• No physical product shipped — digital download only