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Integrating the Moro Reflex Through Play-Based Exercises

Support emotional regulation, body control, and a sense of safety—all through playful movement. This powerful resource is designed specifically to help integrate the Moro reflex, one of the most foundational primitive reflexes impacting how children respond to stress, transitions, and sensory input.

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Through engaging, developmentally appropriate exercises, this guide gives therapists (OTs, SLPs, PTs), educators, and caregivers practical tools to help children move from fight-or-flight to calm and centered. Every activity is crafted to be both fun and functional, making reflex integration feel less like therapy—and more like play.

• 33 play-based exercises tailored to target the Moro reflex
• Step-by-step black and white visuals and clear instructions
• Activity adaptations
• Built-in regulation, breathing, and calming strategies
• Explanation for Why It Helps to integrate the Moro reflex
• Designed for children with retained reflexes, sensory challenges, anxiety, or frequent emotional outbursts

Whether you’re working with toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary-aged kids, this resource bridges the gap between neuroscience and play, helping children build better regulation, body awareness, and trust in their environment.

Because real progress happens when kids feel safe, supported, and seen—through play.

 

Handouts include:

•Starfish stretch (page 4)

•Teddy Bear Curls (page 5)

•Peanut Ball Rock & Roll (page 6)

•Blanket Roll & unroll (page 7)

•Swing to still (page 8)

•Butterfly hugs (page 9)

•Glow stick stretch and hug (page 10)

•Weighted blanket curls (page 11)

•Squeeze and stretch routine (page 12)

•Deep pressure sandwich (page 13)

•Animal crawl and curl (page 14)

•Log rolls with pause (page 15)

•Breathing ball (page 16)

•Tunnel crawl with curl (page 17)

•Cushion jump and curl (page 18)

•Mirror play startle and calm (page 19)

•Weighted ball toss and hug (page 20)

•Weighted shoulder wrap (page 21)

•Slow seated rocking (page 22)

•Obstacle path with rest zones (page 23)

•Yoga sequence (page 24)

•Weighted animal ride (page 25)

•Calm and count (page 26)

•Partner push and pull (page 27)

•Freeze curl (page 28)

•Bear hug stretch (page 29)

•Weighted lap chill time (page 30)

•Balloon breath (page 31)

•Curl and reach (page 32)

•Curl on wobble cushion (page 33)

•Finger push (page 34)

•Animal yoga (page 35)

•Curl on therapy ball (page 36)

•Small icons so you can easily print for visual schedule (page 37-39)

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DISCLAIMER: By using this, you agree that this activity is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or occupational therapist. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes. Please speak with your physician or OT if you have questions. Stop any activity if you are unsure about a child’s reaction or ability.

 

This is perfect for general education students but also students with Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, ADD, sensory processing disorder, and other special needs. This can be used with general education, RTI, MTSS, special education, school psychologist, school counselor, occupational therapy OT, speech language pathology SLP, and social work SW.

 

I am a school occupational therapist who has a doctorate in occupational therapy. I work closely with special education and general education staff adapting material. This is where I get my inspiration for this material. I have used my materials with a variety of children with different disabilities including learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, sensory processing disorder, ADD, ADHD, visual impairments, deaf/hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and more.

DISCLAIMER: By using this, you agree that this activity is not intended to replace the advice of a physician or occupational therapist. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes. Please speak with your physician or OT if you have questions. Stop any activity if you are unsure about a child’s reaction or ability. You should discontinue anything if you do not know your child’s reaction or ability.