Inside you’ll find: Why kids NEED to fidget and wiggle to facilitate learning and how to bring movement into the classroom without unnecessary distraction. I was the good girl. When I was homeschooled, I sat in my seat, kept quiet, and did my worksheets. My brother on the other hand??? My memories of […]
The Connection Between Sensory Issues and Nutrition
Inside you’ll find: how diet affects kids with SPD or ASD, as well as practical steps you can take to alleviate some symptoms, despite kids resistance. My boys wouldn’t eat the peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it was the “wrong” peanut butter. I caved and gave them cereal. The rest of the afternoon was […]
The Science Behind Sensory Activities: Don’t Miss These Benefits
Inside you’ll find: How kids benefit from sensory activities and why every adult should take the time and effort to make sensory play a priority. Pure terror. Eye rolls. Blank stares. I’ve seen all these reactions when I mention sensory bins or sensory play activities. I get it. They take time and effort. They can […]
Baby Sensory Toys
Inside you’ll find: Some of the best baby sensory toys to help your infant’s brain and body to grow big and strong. Everyone has sensory needs, babies included. The need to experience the world around them not just with their eyes, but through touch, sound, movement and pressure. This post contains affiliate links for your […]
The Ultimate List of Sensory Toys for Autistic Children on the Planet
Inside you’ll find: the best sensory toys for autistic children and those with sensory processing disorder. As a parent of a child with autism or sensory processing disorder, all our toys need to serve a double purpose. Finding toys that get your child the sensory input they crave can be difficult. Finding irresistibly fun […]
Scooter Board Sensory Activities
Inside you’ll find sensory activities you can do with one simple piece of equipment: a scooter board! The determination in his eyes was intense. His tongue was posed like Michael Jordan going up of a dunk. My son takes his scooter board games seriously. And the secret is, he has NO IDEA he’s getting tons […]
Alphabet Sensory Play and Gross Motor Challenge
When you’re homeschooling a child with SPD, you’re always looking for ways to multitask. Almost every learning opportunity can be a chance to get healthy sensory input. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. Thank you to the Toybrary of Austin for generously giving my family a […]
Getting Kids to Sit Still: Helping a Fidgetor
I’ve watched my son go from sitting perfectly in his chair to falling flat on the floor in under a millisecond. Sitting still is just not his thing. While I try to keep him as active as possible while we’re learning, there are moments when desk time is unavoidable. Here are some tips and strategies to help […]
Helping an Anxious Child Sleep
Bedtime has got to be the hardest part of the day. You’re exhausted. They’re not. (Or at least that’s the party line.) The end of your day is in sight but so far out of reach. This is especially true when your child deals with anxiety about bedtime. Unfortunately, there are no simple quick fixes to […]
