I’m convinced that one of the reasons we all cherish Christmas is how the season just delights our senses! Let your children explore and create their own holiday memories with these awesome Christmas sensory play ideas! Links that are featured in the image have an asterisk. Sensory Bins Sugar Cookie Sensory Rice from Frogs, […]
Pumpkin Sensory Play
Pumpkins are magical! I’m not sure if it’s the fairy tale legends surrounding them or the incredible seasonal food they make, but kids and adults alike LOVE pumpkins! Check out these fun new sensory ways to enjoy the pumpkin season! You’ll find lots of tactile play ideas as well as some gross motor play that […]
Apple Theme Sensory Learning
Around here, we LOVE combining preschool learning with sensory therapy! My son and I had a blast with this math activity that doubled as excellent proprioceptive and vestibular input! To find all the details, you’ll have to hop on over to Pre-K Pages where I had the honor of guest posting! Check out ALL their […]
Letter Recognition Apple Game
Our home preschool is in full swing around here! We’re trying to incorporate a Autumn-ish Apple theme to our learning activities. This letter recognition gross motor game is super simple, versatile and it sneaks in some great sensory input! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. Supplies: Apple […]
Yoga for Kids: A Sensory Input Goldmine!
For a lot of people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the term yoga is… hippies stretching in tight pants. While that’s certainly true, the benefits of yoga cross social and generational lines. As a sensory parent, I’m always looking for FUN ways to give my son sensory input. Yoga is […]
Sensory Issues FAQs: Oral Seekers/Helping a Child who Chews on Everything!
Kids put everything in their mouths. It’s supposed to be just a stage. But what’s going on when older kids refuse to give up the habit or regress back to it? And how should they cope? When kids (and adults) chew on objects, it engages the powerful muscles in the jaw. The chomping powerfully stimulates […]
Four Tips to Surviving Bath Time with Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
Most young kids LOVE bath time. But there seems to always be a season that each child will act like traumatized cats when you try and de-stink them. Many times, these issues arise from a sensory need or aversion. For two years, my son, who has Sensory Processing Disorder, would become violent and panic […]
A Home Preschool Schedule (Especially for Kids with SPD)
I may be a first born, but I am NOT a type “A” personality. I value flexibility and tend to wing a lot of life. Improvisation and spontaneity are common everyday occurrences. But sometimes my WANTS have a head on collision with my family’s NEEDS. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please see my full […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: The Wise Men Sensory Obstacle Course
Why am I publishing a Christmas post in March? Glad you asked! This post is part of the series of activities for EVERY chapter of the ground breaking Jesus Storybook Bible. A bunch of bloggers have gotten together compile a wonderful resource of hands-on learning activities. You’ve gotta go check it out! (And enter to […]
Three Ways to Use a Small Ball for Sensory Therapy
Since we are always on the lookout for sensory input in our household, we love turning common objects into ways to strengthen and challenge our son on an occupational level. We really love our exercise ball, but sometimes we take it down a notch and use a much smaller ball to work on all sorts […]
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