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!

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 […]

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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.

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

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!

DIY sensory tools & sensory hacks for kids