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 […]
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 […]
Have you heard the phrase “personal space bubble”? If you work with children or in education, you most likely have heard it being said multiple times. Or perhaps you have seen it action when children are not always the best at respecting someone’s personal space bubble. A personal space bubble is an imaginary bubble around […]
Do you want to create a space in your classroom or home to help children to calm down? These calm down corner ideas are all FREE to print to help your students take a break. Calm Down Corner Ideas to Print and Use This Just Breathe poster is perfect to set the mood in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back to school time can be a wonderful, exciting time for some students and a frustrating, new experience for other students. School based therapists can help students develop strategies from a sensory motor perspective to remain calm when they get angry or frustrated A new, huge collection of visual images that includes 26 calming strategies […]
