Sensory Tools for home
If you don't have a water bottle, you can use an actual funnel or make one with paper and spoon the flour in. If you make a face, know that the marker will come off.
If you don't have a water bottle, you can use an actual funnel or make one with paper and spoon the flour in. If you make a face, know that the marker will come off.
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Instead of glycerin, you can use baby oil, clear glue, or other oils. No oil, no problem. You can make it just with water, but you might want to make sure you add lots of fun still to look at.
Instead of glycerin, you can use baby oil, clear glue, or other oils. No oil, no problem. You can make it just with water, but you might want to make sure you add lots of fun still to look at.
I usually hot glue mine closed so if you don't have that option I would recommend only using with adult supervision if your child may be tempted to open the bottle.
I usually hot glue mine closed so if you don't have that option I would recommend only using with adult supervision if your child may be tempted to open the bottle.
The pool noodle trick is one of my favorites for those kids that need to move their feet.
The pool noodle trick is one of my favorites for those kids that need to move their feet.
- You can use all kinds of textures for a sensory Bin - rice, sand, beans, water beads, oatmeal, etc.
- Use hands, cups, spoons, shovels, and bubble tongs to scoop and dump
- Hide toys, magnetic letters, legos, puzzle pieces in the bin for the child to find
This is a hack I have used for years. It works great. Some kids like it more inflated and some just need a little bit of air. I would recommend not to blow it all the way up. Also get for under feet.
This is a hack I have used for years. It works great. Some kids like it more inflated and some just need a little bit of air. I would recommend not to blow it all the way up. Also get for under feet.
Try at weighted backpack with books or other items around the house instead of weight. On your scale at home, weight your items. Start at 5% of your students weight. Place on at least 5 - 20 minutes prior to a seat activity. Then remove for at least 2 hours. Be sure to communicate with your OT when using a weighted backpack or vest.
Weighted Items
Weighted Items
You can use rice or beans to make your weight lap pad or neck wrap. If the child isn't sensitive to smell, you can add a hint of lavender essential oils to the rice for calming or peppermint for alerting.
You can use rice or beans to make your weight lap pad or neck wrap. If the child isn't sensitive to smell, you can add a hint of lavender essential oils to the rice for calming or peppermint for alerting.
Here are some great heavy work activities to try. Heavy work is calming and helps regulate the system. Engage in these activities every couple of hours for 10-15 minutes.
Here are some great heavy work activities to try. Heavy work is calming and helps regulate the system. Engage in these activities every couple of hours for 10-15 minutes.
Deep pressure Input is important to the nervous system
Deep pressure Input is important to the nervous system
DIY Noise reduction Headphones
DIY Noise reduction Headphones
- you can use a regular set of headphones and provide music such as mozart, or remove the cord for silence
- earplugs may support reducing sound if students can tolerate. Might be an option that is less noticeable for older students or public places
- ear muffs can help decrease the sound as well
