Physical Wellbeing: The Body-Brain Connection
A complete, sensory-informed teaching programme that connects physical activity to emotional regulation, cognitive development, and inclusive participation. Built on occupational therapy research.
My Body, My Brain -- The Connection
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Listening to My Body -- Sensory Signals
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Moving When I Am Angry -- Calming the Storm
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Waking Up My Brain -- Alerting Activities
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Focus and Flow -- Organising My Brain
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Every Body Moves -- Inclusive Active Play
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Fine Motor Meets Gross Motor -- The Whole Body
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Moving Together -- Physical Activity and Social Connection
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
My Physical Wellbeing Plan -- Putting It All Together
45-60 mins3 objectives3 links
Celebration and Demonstration -- Our Bodies, Our Brains
60-75 mins3 objectives3 links
Body-Brain Science
Every lesson explains WHY movement helps the brain, not just what to do
Timed Segments
Every minute planned with clear transitions and teacher scripts
4 Inclusive Pathways
Every activity has four genuine participation routes built in
Emotion-Movement Link
Explicitly connects physical strategies to emotional regulation
Use Alongside This Unit
These resources pair directly with the lessons above. Use the Regulation Station during emotional check-ins, Motor Skills for targeted development, and the Emotional Wellbeing Unit for the full whole-child programme.
Regulation Station
Match how children feel emotionally to physical activities backed by occupational therapy research. The perfect companion to this unit.
Motor Skills Activities
18 hands-on activities developing fine motor, gross motor, and coordination skills -- each with sensory profiles and inclusive pathways.
Emotional Wellbeing Unit of Work
The companion 10-week emotional wellbeing programme with stories, mindfulness, and CASEL-aligned assessment. Pair with this unit for whole-child development.