Is homework a dreaded deed each night at your home for both you and your child? Do you feel like you are constantly nagging at your child to "sit down and get to work"? If so, you are … [Read more...]
Sensory Smart Treasure Hunt!
Reaching into a big bowl to find a "hidden treasure" is ever so tempting for many kids, so why not increase the educational value of this game so that it's a "sensory smart" treasure … [Read more...]
Decrease anxiety with “Social Stories”
Just like many professional athletes devise a "game plan" to help them prepare for their sporting events, children can also benefit from "game plans" to help them with their events of … [Read more...]
Drain Tub Time Troubles
What do you do when you child hates bathing, refuses to bathe, or throws a temper tantrums at bath time? There probably is a very valid reason why your child may hate bathing and … [Read more...]
Flying with a “sensory child”
Are you flying somewhere with a child who has sensory needs? If so, you may be worried about how your child may feel and behave during the flight. Flying can be an overwhelming … [Read more...]
Surviving amusement parks with sensory sensitive kids
Festivals and amusement parks can be so much fun and something all children should get to experience. They are places for creating memories, being carefree, and feeling a rush of … [Read more...]
3 Games for Calmer Breathing
Breathing is one of the effective yet most often forgotten strategies to help regulate your sensory system. Most kids overlook breathing because, to be quite honest, breathing can be … [Read more...]
Smart Sensory Squirrel
Try making this adorable smart sensory squirrel with your child and let the learning experiences begin! This activity is perfect for the busy mom, teacher, or therapist … [Read more...]
What did the Piggy Eat?
This sensory based game called "What did the piggy eat" is sure to be a hit in any home or classroom! Children love games built upon silly concepts and this game is sure to make your … [Read more...]
Rainbow Running
Try out this activity that combines the best of gross motor and sensory play into one colorful, energetic game! By playing this game, your child will reap the benefits of exercise, … [Read more...]
Joint Compressions for Calming
Are you looking for a quick, free, and effective way to help your child feel more organized, calm, and better suited to handle life's stressors? Try using joint compressions! What … [Read more...]
Jump and Learn
Want to learn a great way to spice up learning, especially with how to read and spelling practice? Try this jump and learn game! It's simple to set up and it's actually a much more … [Read more...]
Calming “Cookie Dough”
You probably don't associate the word "calming" with cookie dough, but after you try this activity, you will see why this "cookie dough" is very calming indeed. This activity works … [Read more...]
Sensory Tactile Boards
Sensory tactile boards provide a sensory experience for your child that may help to calm or soothe them when feeling anxious, or could arouse them when feeling sluggish through the … [Read more...]
Identify Your Sensory Speed With a Self-Odometer
For a lot of kids, communicating how they are feeling, especially when they feel out of control is very difficult. Frustration on both the part of the child and parent/teacher only … [Read more...]