Handle Big Booms: 4th of July & Firework Sensory Overload
by Yona's Work © 2026
Price: $3.5 USD
Subjects: specialAba,Special Autism,lifeSkills,sel,selfAwareness,speech
Grades: 14,13,1,2
Description
Help your students navigate the overwhelming sounds of fireworks and loud noises with Leo, a relatable character experiencing sensory overload. This interactive, Boom Deck is designed to teach young learners how to recognize their body's physical responses to loud triggers and choose effective self-regulation strategies. What’s Included in This Deck: Teacher Instructions: A built-in guide to facilitate pre-deck discussions. Normalizing Feelings: Validates that it is okay to feel scared of loud sounds. Sensory Checklists: Interactive body-awareness screens (covering ears, fast heartbeat, flushed face, nervous stomach). Guided Coping Tools: A non-interactive, instructional "Sun Breath" deep breathing card to practice regulation in the moment. Real-World Scenarios: Problem-solving unexpected noises (like a daytime "POP!" over the fence) and learning when it's okay to execute an "Escape Plan" to leave overwhelming environments early. Perfect for classroom SEL, morning meetings, special education, speech therapy, and occupational therapy sessions ahead of New Year's Eve, the 4th of July, or local festivals!