FunctionalPathOT

Heavy work activities provide deep pressure and resistance input to the body, supporting sensory regulation, body awareness, and postural stability. These activities help many children feel more organised, calm, and ready to learn. Why Use Heavy Work in the Classroom?From an Occupational Therapy perspective, heavy work is one of the most effective ways to support regulation. In my OT practice, I regularly see these activities help children improve focus, reduce restlessness, and engage more suc

This student-friendly, OT informed goal setting worksheet supports learners to set goals by first understanding how their body feels during learning. Instead of focussing on the behaviour or "trying harder", this resource uses an interoceptive and regulation-based approach, helping student recognise body signals and choose strategies that support calm, focus and participation. Interoception is the body's awareness of internal signals that guide regulation, focus, and learning. It's your body's