Introducing the Calm Senses Series

About the Calm Senses Series

This short introduction episode is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators.

Many families and teachers have told me they simply need something quick they can press play on when children need help settling, regulating, or reconnecting with their bodies. To make that easier, this episode explains the purpose of the Calm Senses activities so the children’s episodes can begin straight away, without a long adult introduction.

The Calm Senses Series offers short, simple body and breathing practices that help children develop body awareness, emotional regulation, and calming skills through sensory exploration.

Each activity uses trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming language, meaning children are always given choice in how they participate.

You’ll often hear phrases such as:

“If it feels comfortable”
“You can choose what works for your body”
“There is no right way”

These activities can be used:

• during classroom transitions• after recess or busy play• before focused learning• during emotional reset moments• before bedtime routines

Children may move, fidget, press, rock, or adapt the activity in their own way. All responses are valid.

The goal is not perfect stillness: it’s helping children notice what their bodies need and respond with supportive strategies.

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S2 E4: Grief

Grief has a way of being there in different forms during our day to day life.We can keep moving, keep smiling, keep doing what needs to be done, while it sits just under the surface.In this gentle med...

2 Kesä 36min

S2 E3: Safety in the Waves

This episode was created for those moments when fear, worry, or anxiety seem to arise without a clear reason.Side note: I got down to my favourite beach in Perth and recorded the waves for you, I hope...

15 Huhti 37min

Calm Senses Series: Bonus Episode featuring...

Bonus episodeA gentle Balloon Breathing practice to help children slow down, feel calm, and reconnect with their bodies. This one is especially heartfelt, with my daughter joining me in the narration....

29 Maalis 9min

Calm Senses Series Ep. 10 - Starfish Breathing

In this episode, children are guided through a gentle breathing exercise using their hands.By tracing each finger like a starfish and pairing movement with breath, children practise slow, steady breat...

22 Maalis 7min

Calm Senses Series Ep. 9 - Focus

In this episode, children are invited to focus on something familiar, enjoyable, or deeply interesting to help their body feel calm and safe.By gently bringing attention to something they love, whethe...

21 Maalis 7min

Calm Sense Series Ep.8 - Visual Tracking

In this episode, children are guided to use gentle eye movements to follow slow, predictable patterns.By tracking movement side to side, up and down, and in soft shapes, children can begin to feel mor...

20 Maalis 9min

Calm Senses Series Ep. 7 - Tap and Press

Finding Calm Through RepetitionIn this episode, children are invited to explore simple tapping and pressing patterns to help their bodies feel steadier and more organised.Using gentle taps and presses...

19 Maalis 8min

Calm Sense Series Ep. 6 - Safe Movement Reset

Gentle Movements to Release EnergyIn this episode, children are invited to explore gentle movements that can help the body release extra energy and feel more steady again.Some children regulate best t...

18 Maalis 7min