Hey {{first_name}}
You know that moment when your child walks in the door after school… and it feels like they’re holding it together by a thread?
All day long they’ve been navigating noise, transitions, expectations, and social demands. By the time they get home, their nervous system is done.
That’s why I’m sharing 3 simple sensory reset strategies to help kids decompress after school so your evenings don’t completely unravel:
✨ 1. The Arrival Ritual
When your child first walks in, keep expectations low. Skip the questions (“How was your day?”) and give them time to drop their backpack, change into comfy clothes, and have a few minutes to just be. Even 5–10 minutes of zero demands can give their nervous system the break it needs.
✨ 2. Move Before Homework
Before asking them to sit down and focus again, build in a short burst of movement to release pent-up energy:
Crash into a pillow pile
Ride bikes/scooters for 10 minutes
Push a heavy laundry basket across the room
Do animal walks (bear, crab, frog) down the hall
👉 And if you’ve got a sensory seeker, you already know: more aimless jumping and running around isn’t the answer. What they really need is purposeful movement: activities that actually help them regulate.
That’s exactly why I created the Movement Sensory Activities Pack so you don’t have to keep guessing what will help your child feel more in control.
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👉 And if transitioning to dinner or homework is extra hard, make sure to grab a free copy of my transition games to try out!
✨ 3. Sensory Snack + Connection
A “sensory snack” doesn’t have to be food! It’s a short, regulating activity, depending on your child’s needs. This could look like:
Oral input: crunchy pretzels, cold apple slices, or a frozen smoothie popsicle.
Deep pressure: big bear hug, squishing with pillows, or rolling a therapy ball on their back.
Connection: just 10–15 minutes of child-led play to help them feel seen and to help them reset.
Next week, I’ll be sharing Bedtime Sensory Strategies because how your child winds down at night is just as important as how they start their day... 💤
If you missed last week’s newsletter on morning resets, you can check it out here :)
You’ve got this,
Effie
