Sensory
“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.” ― Roy T. Bennett
Sensory-Motor Path
Use chalk on the driveway or sidewalk to create a fun path to follow.
Kinetic Sand
Making kinetic sand is a great sensory play activity and one that a child can assist in making!
Paint with Pudding
JELL-O Pudding Finger Paints are easy to make, fun to use and safe for kids!
Toy Washing Station
A quick and easy sensory activity with water!
Squishy Sensory Bags
Sensory fun doesn't have to be messy! How to make sensory bags!
Cloud Dough
How to make cloud dough using ingredients you may have at home!
Sensory Tools & Spaces at Home
OTs and teachers give ideas for how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home!
Calming Music
Visuals of fish swimming with instrumental piano and guitar music
25 Heavy Work Activities for Home
A list of "heavy work" activities to calm or increase focus
Create Slime at Home
How to make slime with everyday home ingredients! There are many other recipes with various household ingredients that can be tried!
DIY Sensory Bin
Many activities to try at home for sensory as well as fine motor skills, gross motor skills and perception. DIY Sensory Bin is on Page 4.
Shaving Cream Fun
Use shaving cream to make shapes, numbers, letters, words or lines or just for the sensory fun and experience!
If you have a question as to whether an activity is appropriate for your child, please contact your child’s occupational therapist. This is not intended to be or replace medical advice.