Sensory tools for the classroom

If you are looking for more ways to support sensory seekers in your school or special education classroom, I’m here to help! There are a lot of ideas for sensory seekers in the classroom. Always consult with your occupational therapist to get their expert advice as well. I love to include alternate seating in the classroom, sensory choice boards, calming ideas for kids, tactile sensory tools, sensory rooms in schools, sensory paths for schools, and much more!

55 fun sensory room equipment tips and ideas to help you create an effective therapy gym for your child with sensory processing disoder and/or autism.

Learn classroom sensory strategies including sensory bins, stations, bottles, and ways to calm and focus kids from an occupational therapist. Great for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and school aged kids for sensory breaks in the classroom, ideas for a sensory corner, and ways to get kids learning.

These tips for sensory seekers to survive the classroom will help not only teachers but also parents working with their children.

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What to add to your child's sensory room for the greatest success.

A resource for parents who are looking for occupational therapy activities that can be done at home and with household materials. Skill areas include fine motor, visual motor, crossing midline, self help skills, sensory processing and handwriting.

Learn how to create a sensory diet at home for kids with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and more. Free Printable of 101 sensory activities!

EASY TO MAKE TEXTURE SENSORY BALLOONS FOR KIDS - Learn how to make sensory balloons for kids. This is a great tactile sensory play activity.

Kids with tactile needs may have sensitivities to textures, physical contact and clothing. Sensory seekers need more tactile stimulation for calming, concentration and emotional grounding. Here are a few toy ideas that may help both types of kids excel in the classroom. | ilslearningcorner.com

26 Calming Strategies for the Classroom | The Sensory Spectrum

I know I am not alone when I say that I struggle to sit through staff meetings without doodling on my paper, shifting in my seat, getting up to use the bathroom and occasionally whispering with my teacher friend next to me. Now, these are every other week, and only for an hour. Every time I leave, I […]

As the mom of two sensory kids, I've seen my fair share of sensory toys. Some worked. Some didn't. And sometimes it just depends on the kid.

As soon as I started to plan out our Sensory Room, I knew I wanted to include a sensory wall. This DIY tactile sensory wall is just what I envisioned!

This resource covers information on the proprioceptive sense and includes proprioception sensory activities for kids.

Heavy work activities are powerful tools for self-regulation, attention, focus, body awareness, and calming sensory input.

Some schools have a room dedicated to sensory needs and regulation so that students can learn. Here are tips and resources from a pediatric occupational therapist on setting up a sensory room.

Unlock the magic of DIY sensory bottles at Especially Education. Discover step-by-step guides and ideas to create your own captivating sensory bottle experiences.