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 […]
More Ways to Use an Exercise Ball for Sensory Therapy: Getting Prone on the Therapy Ball
One of our favorite tools for sensory processing therapy at home is our exercise ball. We use it to get much needed proprioceptive input. We also use it to challenge and strengthen our son’s core and balance. I wanted to show you ways to utilize the prone position on the therapy ball today! This post contains […]
4 Ways to Use a Wiggle Seat for Sensory Input
Kids need movement to learn. The connection between a fidgeting body and the brain are quite remarkable! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. We love using these Wiggle Seats to help engage our bodies while staying in our chairs. They’re pretty cool! But we’ve found a bunch of […]
Getting Sensory Input from a WHOLE NEW Type of Playground
If you have a kid with sensory processing disorder and they struggle with vestibular (inner ear/balance) and proprioceptive (joint compression/heavy work) issues, you know a great place to take them is the playground! The classic playground is FULL of opportunities to challenge and stimulate their bodies and brains. So when we went to the traditional […]
Astronaut Pretend Play
We have been having so much fun learning about astronauts lately (check out our favorite books), that when the month was out, we just kept going with our space exploration. Lumpy (1.5 yrs) has even started saying “bwast offffff!” No day is complete without imagining ourselves in space. Occasionally, I’ve tried to add some extra […]
Calm Down Bin For Sensory Meltdowns
(Scroll to the bottom to get a free calm down cheat sheet to keep as a reference!) When a child with sensory processing disorder throws a tantrum, it can be a doozy. When their brains don’t know what to do with the sensory input coming at them, it will often trigger a fight or flight […]
Obstacle Courses for Sensory Input (From Objects You have at Home!)
My son is a typical little boy. He loves to jump, climb and crash his way through the day. For him, it’s more than fun, it’s a need. He uses this rough and tumble sensory input to help him feel secure in his little world. He’s been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. One way I […]
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