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5 Hacks for Happier Homework

July 19, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Handwriting Help, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: academic activities, homework help, school activities

Sensory Smart Treasure Hunt!

July 12, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: learning activities, sensory activities, tactile activities

Decrease anxiety with “Social Stories”

July 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: behavior, sensory regulation activities, social stories

Drain Tub Time Troubles

June 29, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: bathing, self-care skills, sensory regulation

Flying with a “sensory child”

June 6, 2016 by Amy Smith

Flying can be tough for anybody, with many people suffering from anxiety before and during a flight. Many people find that if they read some insider travel tips and try to regulate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation Tagged With: child's behavior, Flying with child, sensory regulation activities

Surviving amusement parks with sensory sensitive kids

May 25, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: Amusement parks, calming activities, sensory regulation activities, traveling

3 Games for Calmer Breathing

April 28, 2016 by Amy Smith

Sensory based calming breathing activity that helps relax kids while holding their attention with 3 fun games using straws

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: breathing games, Calming activity, child's behavior

Smart Sensory Squirrel

April 26, 2016 by Amy Smith

Improve your child's sensory experience along with academic learning concepts such as shapes, letters, or numbers with this smart sensory squirrel game. Your kids will love it!

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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: fine motor activities, learning games, preschool, sensory activities, tactile activities

What did the Piggy Eat?

April 24, 2016 by Amy Smith

Develop social skills, sensory skills, and tactile discrimination skills with this fun piggy game for kids!

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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: fine motor activities, preschool, sensory activities, tactile activities

Rainbow Running

April 16, 2016 by Amy Smith

Add paint, exercise, and sensory experiences to get this amazing kids activity called rainbow running! Sneak some academics in with the colors for lots of fun!

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: exercise, gross motor activities, learning games, sensory activities

Joint Compressions for Calming

April 15, 2016 by Amy Smith

Calming sensory activity to help your child calm down whenever they feel anxious or nervous. Works great before bedtime, school, and unfamiliar situations.

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: Calming activity, child's behavior, proprioception, sensory regulation activities

Jump and Learn

April 7, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

Filed Under: Gross Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation Tagged With: academic activities, gross motor activities, learning games, preschool

Calming “Cookie Dough”

April 4, 2016 by Amy Smith

This sensory activity calms kids and adults down when feeling anxious or hyperactive. It is perfect for those with sensory issues, autism, SPD, anxiety disorders,ADHD, and ADD.

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: Calming activity, deep pressure, proprioception, sensory activities

Sensory Tactile Boards

March 17, 2016 by Amy Smith

Learn how to make a sensory tactile board with various textures to help your child calm or soothe themselves

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...]

Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities, Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: fine motor activities, sensory regulation activities

Identify Your Sensory Speed With a Self-Odometer

March 5, 2016 by Amy Smith

Identify your sensory speed with a self-odometer which communicates how your child is feeling without needing to talk or verbally communicate.

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...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation, Therapist's Tips Tagged With: activities to help regulate sensory behaviors, sensory activities, sensory regulation

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