Animal Moves Movement Regulation Cards

A playful, neurodivergent‑affirming movement pack that helps children build coordination, strength, balance, and motor planning through animal‑themed actions. These cards turn regulation into imaginative, accessible movement that feels fun, safe, and predictable.

Perfect for classrooms, therapy spaces, gyms, home routines, and mixed‑ability groups.

✨ What’s Inside

A full set of 25 animal‑themed movement cards, directly based on your PDF:

✔ Crawl & Floor Movements

Supports strength, coordination, and grounding:

• Bear Walk

• Crab Crawl

• Turtle Crawl

• Snake Slither

• Seal Slide

✔ Jumps, Hops & Quick Bursts

Helps release energy and build motor confidence:

• Frog Jump

• Kangaroo Bounce

• Bunny Hop

• Whale Breach (jump + reach)

• Squirrel Scurry (quick steps)

✔ Balance & Stability

Supports focus, body awareness, and stillness:

• Flamingo Balance

• Giraffe Reach

• Slow Owl Twist

• Horse Gallop

• Cheetah Dash

✔ Stretching & Full‑Body Shapes

Encourages flexibility, breath coordination, and grounding:

• Cat Stretch

• Starfish Stretch

• Octopus Wiggle

• Dog Shake (reset)

• Monkey Swing

✔ Plus:

• 1 Instructions card

• 1 Suggested Uses card

• Visual icons for each movement

• Trauma‑informed cues

• Flexible routines for mixed‑ability groups

🌈 Designed for All Learners

Every card is:

• low‑stim and accessible

• neurodivergent‑affirming

• playful without overstimulation

• predictable and easy to follow

• suitable for independent or guided use

Supports:

• gross motor coordination

• strength building

• balance + stability

• motor planning

• movement confidence

• rhythm + timing

• sensory regulation

• focus + engagement

💛 Why It Works

Your PDF highlights this beautifully:

• “These cards help children explore how their bodies move, build coordination, and develop strength and focus.”

• “They keep movement predictable, engaging, and emotionally safe.”

Animal‑themed movement gives children a fun, imaginative way to regulate their bodies while practicing essential motor skills.

📦 Perfect For

• educators

• OTs, PTs, SLPs

• parents & caregivers

• early childhood settings

• neurodivergent learners

• mixed‑ability classrooms

• movement stations & gym circuits