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Calming Cozy Cocoon

September 8, 2016 by Amy Smith

Simple sensory activity that uses deep pressure from a blanket to help kids calm down and relax. Try it out before bedtime or any stressful situation.

This calming cozy cocoon activity is as relaxing as it sounds, and is so incredibly easy to do that you may be kicking yourself for not having thought of it sooner. The concept of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sensory Regulation Tagged With: Calming activity, sensory activities

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

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

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

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Amy Smith I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children. I created this website to offer parents, teachers, and therapists FREE ideas, strategies, and activities that they can do with their children to improve their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, academic learning, and regulate their sensory system all while "playing" (just playing smarter)! Read More…

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