Sensory strategies for the classroom

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 […]

Discover 100 Sensory Strategies to Increase Focus and Attention in the Classroom When it comes to understanding the sensory children in your classroom there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but if you take a moment to tell me a little bit about your situation, I'll be able to share my '100 Sensory Strategies for the Classroom' designed specifically for YOU (absolutely FREE) via email. (Almost all of these work great for the home too!) Click the button below to get started now and we'll send…

A resource for parents who are looking for occupational therapy activities that can be done at home and with household materials. Skill areas include fine motor, visual motor, crossing midline, self help skills, sensory processing and handwriting.

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!

Learn all about sensory diets in the classroom. Learn what they are, how they work and how to implement in the classroom!

Whether you’ve got a sensory seeking, sensory avoidant, and/or sensory processing disorder kid, vestibular activities can be a powerful tool for calming and sensory regulation. Learn 45+ DIY vestibular exercises to try with your child indoors, and how to address the vestibular system through a sensory diet. Great for gross motor skills and occupational therapy ideas for at home, school, or the clinic.

Are you supporting individuals with autism and looking for strategies to manage stimming? Grab these effective strategies and techniques for understanding and managing stemming behavior and individuals with autism. How sensory supports, visual schedules, self regulation technique, and alternative coping strategies can help. Help make your classroom a place that promotes self expression, sensory regulation, and well being.

Use sensory seeking activities to calm and organize sensory seeking behaviors in your "wild" child or toddler that seems to never stop...

Download my FREE Calming and Alerting Sensory Cheatsheet! I look forward to connecting with you and sharing SpEd Spot tips and FREEBIES! Download the Sensory Cheatsheet Built with ConvertKit Now that school is out I have been focusing my efforts on organizing my thumb drive. This is a HUGE task since my thumb drive holds pretty much every lesson, handout, and worksheet I have made over the past year. It is so important to me that I keep it attached to my school badge (this is mostly because…