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Progress Monitoring Sensory Strategies in the Classroom

In the inclusive landscape of today’s classrooms, monitoring the progress of sensory strategies plays a crucial role in supporting diverse learners. Effective collaboration between educators and Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTPs) is central to this approach, allowing for the design and implementation of personalized sensory interventions. This process begins with a thorough assessment of each student’s […]

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Sensory Breaks – Free Printable

Sensory breaks are intentional periods of time set aside or infused throughout the day to engage in activities that recalibrate the nervous system, providing essential downtime for sensory input processing. These breaks are not just beneficial but crucial for maintaining balance in sensory integration, especially in environments that can inadvertently lead to sensory overload, such […]

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Mindful Eating Worksheets – Free Checklist

In a world of constant distractions, teaching children to focus on the task at hand becomes challenging. This is particularly true when it comes to eating habits. The Mindful Eating Worksheets free checklist PDF is an educational tool designed to cultivate a mindful eating practice, encouraging healthier relationships with food, especially for children with food […]

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Vestibular Input Activities and Ideas to Help Children

Various sensory systems deeply influence children’s growth and learning. These systems lay the groundwork for behaviors, motor activities, and cognitive development. One sensory system, often under-recognized but profoundly influential, is the vestibular system. Vestibular input is extremely important for the healthy physical development of children. You can download a FREE poster to provide visual ideas […]

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Behavior Intervention Tools – Free Printable

Behavior intervention tools are essential for teachers, parents, and caregivers to help students develop positive behaviors and coping mechanisms. One effective tool is a free printable behavior intervention tool that allows students to identify and regulate their emotions before they become overwhelming. By using this tool, students can take control of their behavior and develop […]

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How to Help Students Develop Sensory Strategies that Work

For many students with sensory processing disorder, it is of utmost importance to determine how to help students develop sensory strategies that work to function more efficiently at school.  Of course, there are some students who are not able to express their needs and observational skills and data collection are critical.   Regardless, all students should […]

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Sensory Versus Behavior Checklist

If you are a school-based Occupational Therapist, teacher, or a parent of a child with sensory processing difficulties, then you often ponder the question when a child "misbehaves" was it due to sensory concerns or behavior. This FREE sensory versus behavior checklist can act as a guide when you observe a child's behavior

If you are a school-based Occupational Therapist, teacher, or a parent of a child with sensory processing difficulties, then you often ponder the question when a child “misbehaves” was it due to sensory concerns or behavior.  This FREE sensory versus behavior checklist can act as a guide when you observe a child’s behavior (download at […]

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Progression of Tactile Input Using Sensory Bins

Progression of Tactile Input Using Sensory Bins

Progression of Tactile Input Using Sensory Bins The tactile system provides information to the brain on light touch, pain, temperature, and pressure.   Children can experience decreased ability to interpret tactile input or can be oversensitive to tactile input.  Many early childhood classrooms and parents provide children with sensory bins to explore various types of tactile […]