Sensory Activities

1.Dinosaur Deep Pressure Movements

2. DIY Calm Down Jar

LEGO Calm Down JarDo you have a child who can get quite upset, needs quiet time, or enjoys being alone? If you are a regular here, you know just how explosive my oldest,

3. Rainy Day Water Play

3. Deep Pressure (Proprioceptive) Sensory Play at Home

With supervision, try out the deep pressure games in the following video to see which ones you like best: animal walks, crab soccer, crash cushions, or blanket burrito? Send us a picture of you doing your favorite ones!

4. Sensory Water Play

Place your child's favorite sensory rings or balls (or any of their favorite water safe toys) into a bin or large bowl of water like the pictures below. Have your child explore the texture and temperature while you describe with words what they may be experiencing. For an added challenge, place the preferred toys to the left and right of the water container, so your child can reach out, grasp, and release the toys back into the container. As always, this activity should be completed with adult supervision.

5. Alerting, Organizing and Calming Obstacle Course

6. Musical Shaker Bottles

7. Rain Stick Craft

Five Sensory Rain Stick Crafts for Kids - Planning PlaytimeMake it Rain with these 5 Sensory Rain Stick Crafts for kids. So many textures. Calming sounds. This is the perfect craft for kids all year round.