Providing opportunities for children to take a break from sensory input can help prevent overload and reduce anxiety. This can include taking a walk outside or doing a calming activity such as coloring or playing with a fidget toy. Introduce break cards to the children and teach them what they are for and how to use them. “This is a break card. When the room gets too loud or busy, you can get a break card and show it to an adult. When we see the break card, we will know you need a break. If we can, we can take a walk outside the room. If we don’t have an extra adult for a walk, we can help you find a place inside the room to take a break.”