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Sensory Friendly Classroom Ideas – Free Printable Handout

Creating a sensory friendly classroom helps all students succeed by supporting self-regulation, focus, and emotional well-being. Whether students have sensory processing challenges or simply benefit from structured movement and environmental supports, small changes in the classroom can lead to big improvements in engagement and learning. To help educators, therapists, and school staff, we’re offering a […]

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Interoception Awareness: Understanding Body Language to Support Self Regulation

Have you ever felt your heart race before speaking in front of a crowd? Or noticed a tightness in your stomach when something feels overwhelming? These physical sensations are part of interoception, our body’s ability to sense internal signals like hunger, thirst, heartbeat, and emotional shifts. For children, developing interoception awareness is key to emotional […]

Heavy Work Activities – Free Printable

Heavy work activities for kids are an effective way to provide the proprioceptive input their bodies need to stay calm, focused, and regulated. Whether your child has sensory processing difficulties or simply needs help managing their energy levels, incorporating these activities into their daily routine can make a huge difference. We’ve made it easy for […]

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Sensory Fidgets: Do They Work?

If you’ve ever wondered whether sensory fidgets help students (or yourself) stay calm and focused, you’re not alone! Sensory fidgets are widely used in classrooms, therapy rooms, and homes, but do they really work? To help you or your students find out, you can download our FREE one-page PDF printable designed to reflect on whether […]

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The Secret to Student Motivation: Why Just Right Challenges Work

The concept of the “Just Right Challenge” is foundational in therapy and education, especially for students with diverse needs. This approach involves setting goals and tasks that are slightly above the student’s current skill level, encouraging progress without causing frustration. By carefully balancing difficulty, we can foster intrinsic motivation and create a positive learning environment. […]