These cards are simple and easy to use. They are great for a calming corner and are a wonderful way to teach kids independence with self-regulation.

Love the size and design of these cards. You get 2 activities per card and all the steps needed to execute them. I love how these activities are doable for primary students. I'm using these exercises between center transitions, students get to randomly pick them.

Not only are these cards well-made and in a durable box, but they have great illustrations and written explanations, making them easy and user-friendly for anyone and everyone. They are color-coordinated (blue for calming, orange for stimulating) and the exercises are simple but effective.

I am a homeschooling mom of 15+ years and I wish I had these when I first started with my older kids. We use these cards during breaks between subjects and they provide the perfect amount of physical activity to allow the child to get out some energy as well as activate the brain in various ways. My last two at home are boys who both have ASD and these cards have been a blessing for them to help prevent school meltdowns, and for me because I don’t have to come up with different activities on my own!

I highly recommend these to anyone working with children!

This set of sensory activity cards comes in a box that is handy to keep the cards organized on your shelf. What I like is that one side of each card (colored an orangish-brown - numbered 1) gives a simple activity - like doing windmills for those of us who remember doing those in PE class with a visual picture as well as verbal instructions. On the back side of each card (colored blue - numbered 2) gives a more advanced sensory activity - like having your hands on your head, pushing down and jumping up and down at the same time. But, never fear, there are two cards explaining what a sensory break is, different types of sensory breaks, and how to use the deck of cards. This should be in every classroom as well as home. Children need physical activity and it is hard to remember different types of activities so that the kids don't get bored!

My son was born 14 weeks premature, and just turned 4. He is doing wonderfully, but he is… uh, let’s say “highly neurodivergent”. He has immense sensory needs and regulation difficulties.

We have been going to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy and more pretty much since he was born. He now attends a developmental special education preschool and also still goes to 4 therapy appointments per week.

So… I’m a momXpert now. I know a LOT about various brands and supplies. And Harkla is a brand that has consistently delivered for me.

We have many products by Harkla, ranging from weighted compression vests to movement dice to these brain break cards.

We have an amazing pediatric occupational therapist - an exceptionally particular woman who praises this brand as being actually developmentally useful and rooted in evidence-based science/practice.

These cards are no exception! Excellent quality printing and materials. Basic, and not too distracting/overstimulating. Nice design touches, like how box can be used as a stand. And easy-to-use!

The only con is that my son has a harder time following multi-step directions and so he needs some guidance to complete some of the cards… but that’s part of what he is developing.

Not cheap, but it is great quality. Another 5 star product, as I expect from Harkla.

Extra props to Harkla for making these activities simpler for “normal” parents. Instructions are clear, design is simple. My little boy and I have a whole team of professionals… but few parents get that. Products like this make helpful tools more accessible to all who could benefit from it.

We’ve come such a long way from when I was a kid!

These cards are awesome! For any indoor activities for our young kids ! I ordered because I'm going to start homeschooling my son - he just turned 4. I thought man these are perfect so we can do "gym class" - maybe start off the day with our "gym glass" to really get things flowing! Get him focused, get some energy out, & have some fun! The cards tell you what to do & the visuals are very easy to understand even for my 4 year old. So I can read the card to him & show him the card & he can understand what to do! He does the exercises really well! He has expressed a lot of joy for these cards. Silly maybe but when you are a mom & have a million things to do at any given moment - having some guidance even in these seemingly "easy tasks" really feels nice. It just helps me feel more organized & that is a really great feeling. I highly recommend for homeschooling or even just for rainy day sensory play! The cards are very well made too. Nice and thick & glossy! Seems that they will last a long time even with daily usage. The box they are in is also very thick & durable. So you can reuse and have a place to keep the cards & protect them & keep them nice. Definitely not a normal "flash card" box that a baby could rip into a million pieces.

As a 30+ year preschool teacher I depend on providing different sensory experiences to my students, as all my students have different sensory needs. These are great to pull out for those moments when maybe we have to wait s few more minutes for the librarian to arrive, or just great in the winter to keep them moving a little more often because we may have to stay inside more often due to inclement weather. Many of these can be used in a large group setting, or individually, which is nice for those students that need more one-on-one.

What you get are 60 activities, orange cards are for more active sessions, and blue are for more calming activities. Love that color-coding because it is easy to tell at-a-glance, what type of activity I will be choosing, and perfect when I need both an “energy” card, and calming cad that day…just flip the card over, and you got this! I can’t tell you enough how helpful these cards are to have on hand, because sometimes you just have to mix things up!

One thing that is super unique about this is the size of the cards—they are playing card size—and they come in a nice thick storage box, and you can see the names of the activities easily. These are helpful illustrations are easy for little ones to learn, and the box even shows you which sides to put the cards in, blue illustrations on one side for calming cards, orange for active cards, it’s all in the details!

The cards have a nice mix of yoga-style cards, stationary movement cards, faster movement cards, that your children will definitely love! These are helpful for all different kinds of scenarios…classroom use, OT, PT, home school, special education, for children with Autism or Sensory Integration, just about anyone! My favorite thing to do is have the helper of the day pick an activity for the class to do from 5 cards I pre-select. They love it!

The activities are simple, structured, and clearly grounded in what works for regulation—not just random movement ideas thrown together. Each card is double-sided, which makes the set feel substantial without being overwhelming. The directions are concise and easy to follow, so you can implement them quickly in real time (in the classroom, at home, or in a therapy setting) without prep. I also appreciate the variety—there’s a good mix of movement, calming, and focus-based activities, which makes it easier to match the strategy to the child’s needs in the moment.

What stands out most is usability. These aren’t cards that sit in a drawer. They’re durable, portable, and actually get used—especially during transitions or when you can see dysregulation starting to build. For kids who need structured support with regulation, these are practical and effective.

Overall, a well-designed, therapist-informed tool that bridges the gap between theory and real-life use. My kids enjoy picking their own cards and we make a game out these brain breaks.

Quick and easy way to do a regulating exercise with my kids

These are such a nice idea. My daughter is 3 and loves picking a card to do an activity. We try to use them after she wakes up in the morning, before her nap, and before bed time. We also try to use them if she’s getting wild and not listening. The cards themselves are very well made. She has folded and thrown some of them, but they’ve held up. The activities are really cute and I enjoy doing them with her. We are planning on homeschooling her so I definitely think these will be a huge asset.

I got these for breaks and activity ideas for my sensory seeking 4 year old that we are staring in preschool this year. He is very active and I run out of ideas for him especially when running around outside isn’t as easy (cold, rain, snow, etc.). These were a great find!

-Give instructions on use and best ways to implement cards
-Both sides have different activities and different ways to use them
-Nice thick material so they aren’t easily messed up
-Box top doubles as a card stand while in use
-Tons of different ideas and tips!

I love these for our homeschool routine and find both my kids engaging and enjoying the time we spend on them!

I have children with ADHD and autism who also struggle with sensory processing. Sometimes, they need brain breaks and sensory stimulating activities.

Even though I have been working on sensory activities with my children for a few years now, I never fully understood which activities were specifically stimulating or calming. These cards offer sensory stimulating activities AND calming activities. It is recommended to complete the stimulating activity (orange side) first, then finish with the calming activity (blue side) so that kids don't stay wound up and stimulated.

I have been using these cards in the evening before bed with my children, choosing 5 cards to complete (all 5 orange side, then all 5 blue side). It has only been a few days, but I have noticed a difference in how much easier it is to transition from fun activities (i.e., Play-Doh or building blocks) to bed by using these cards.

Be forewarned, some of the activities might be too advanced for some because they are required to focus on completing two directions at the same time (i.e., crawl on the floor while turning head side-to-side), but that is kind of the point especially if it is a calming activity. If the card doesn't seem appropriate for your child, just don't use it because there are plenty more to choose from since there are 30 cards in total. I have four kids ranging in age from 2-9 years old. My 2 year old couldn't do some of the activities chosen that my 9 year old could, but they attempted to copy their older siblings and it was still effective for them.

Overall, I think these cards are a great way to integrate sensory activities without the hassle of trying to figure out which type is best for the current situation. The cards offer a visual and written directions that make it easy to see the difficulty level and each side of the cards is color coded so you know which activity to do first. I would definitely recommend for families to incorporate at home and for teachers to include in the classroom.

As a parent, I’m always looking for ways to help my full of energy son to regulate his energy and focus, and these therapist-designed cards make it so easy. With 60 no-prep activities, we’ve got quick, fun brain breaks ready for any moment—whether they need to calm down, refocus, or burn off some energy.

The cards are sturdy, well-designed, and the perfect size (3x5 inches). I love that each one is double-sided with clear, simple instructions—no extra setup needed! One side is helping to get out the wiggles (or high energy) and the other side will be the one to help them calm their body down which is brilliant because it helps their body transition.

Highly recommend for sensory seekers, or any child who benefits from movement breaks!

I got these for myself, hoping they would help me learn more self-regulation skills. I'm not sure how well they're working for me (an adult), but they're simple and straightforward, so I'm happy to keep trying.

My students adore these! This is such a fun activity. I sort them by ones which involve more movement compared to those which are grounding.

I am quite impressed with these “Harkla Sensory Activity Cards.” There are 30 cards in the set containing 60 activities—one activity is for revving kids up (orange side) and the other is for calming them down (blue side)… The activities are well thought out and engaging. These activity cards are perfect for use in a homeschool setting to help parents engage and regulate children’s activities. They could also be used by parents in general, when a child’s change of focus is needed. Even grandparents could benefit from having these cards around to use when their grandchildren are visiting... In addition, the activity cards could be used in a traditional school setting, in daycare, preschool, and for child-focused church activities… I would buy these again.

Perfect idea for busy, high-energy kids who are always seeking body movement and sensory seeking. The pictures are simple and easy to follow. We added this to our homeschool classroom for our body movement breaks!

As a school based OT I have been using these cards with elementary and middle school aged students and they love them! All my kids have shown increased engagement and attention with and after use of these cards!

As a therapist, I am really enjoying these cards does an extra tool in session. I mostly treat adults and find that there’s a fantastic tool for adults to even know they don’t seem to be made for them. I’m sure that they would work well with children as well. The variety of activities provided in the box, gives a lot of different options for things that you can do, and easy modifications. The pictures are very clear, and it brings an element of fun and self efficacy to the session. The cards feel thick and sturdy.

Great card even for a parent as kids with sensitivity to stimulus would benefit from these cards. These cards are durable and come in a nice case that will hold up to plenty of use. The size makes the cards easy to understand and follow. The cards function perfectly simple things you can do to energized yourself or calm yourself down depending on what's needed. Amazing value especially for parents to use with their kids.

Review for Harkla Sensory Activity Cards
Overview: This is a great tool to help teachers and parents help young children avoid meltdowns and ease transitions to different activities.
Details: Harkla products are well known in the field of special needs child development education. This card deck (photo 1) helps autistic children, and others with sensory needs, transition between activities. There are thirty cards with simple instructions and illustrations (photos 2-4). One side of each card is an orange card to help energize children that need a break (photo 5), and follow up with a blue activity on the flip side of the card (photo 6) that are designed to calm the children. The orange side activities are designed to get the children to moving. The deck includes activities such as the frog hop, monster stomps, duck walks, windmills, hop scotch, etc. (photo 7). It helps the children burn off some excess energy through activities that are fun for the children. The blue side activities include some easy activities such as simple yoga stretches, acupressure, and crawling (photo 8). Harkla put a lot of thought into these cards.
Materials: The deck of cards are enclosed in a good, sturdy cardboard box. The cards themselves are laminated to ensure the last a long time, even with constant use.
Usage: These cards are used by a lot of special education teachers; however, they can also be a big help for parents at home for children who are hyperactive, on the autism spectrum, or for any child stuck indoors during bad weather.
Summary: These cards are great to have on hand for teachers, parents, grandparents, or babysitters.

These cards are well thought out and designed. They have activity 1 on the orange side, which is an alerting activity. These will get the heart pumping and blood flowing. Then, you flip the card over and do activity 2 which is a calming activity. This will help to reset the child so that they can calm down and get back to work.

There is a ton of research and proof out there that movement helps with learning. These cards are designed by occupational therapists and come with a video library to demonstrate the moves if needed. The cards include a visual, full directions, and how long to perform each activity.

As a teacher and behavior specialist, I know how effective these types of activities are. I have used these cards with several different students now and they love them. You could easily incorporate these into quick "brain breaks" whole group throughout the day as a classroom teacher. I would definitely recommend these cards.

I am using these with the preschoolers at my daycare and we LOVE them!

These sensory activity cards are thoughtfully designed and super easy to use. My child engages with them quickly, and they really help with focus, energy release, and self-regulation. Perfect for classroom use or at home, and no prep is needed—highly recommend for any parent or educator!