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Calming “Cookie Dough”

April 4, 2016 by Amy Smith

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...]

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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