Sensory Diet: Practical Ways to Incorporate Sensory Input for children and students. Includes Discussion of Sensory Systems, Evidence Base Research on Sensory Diets, and free printables to create a Sensory Diet.
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Help your students learn to self regulate their emotions with these movement and sensory break visuals, created using Smarty Symbols this listing is perfect for students with autism. Sensory and movement breaks can be used for both alerting and calming students in your classroom. Suitable for special education, early Intervention, classrooms or home use. Use these visuals throughout the day to teach your students to self regulate in addition to helping students deal with big emotions. This listing Includes: 1) Movement + Sensory Break Visuals: -15 Movement Break visuals -15 Sensory Break visuals -13 Oral Motor Activities visuals -15 Emotion Visuals 3 Versions of each page included: 1x color round edge, 1x color square edge for quick prep, 1x black and white version for saving ink SENSORY: Deep breaths, Body sock, Squeeze toy, light toy, liquid toy, music, book, therapy band, sensory box, blanket, squeezes, sensory toy, deep pressure, beanbag, sensory swing. MOVEMENT: Slither like a snake, Crab walk, Bear walk, Frog jumps, Gallop, Army crawl, Stretch, Wall pushups, March on spot, Walk, Stepping stones, Jumping Jacks, Bounce on a ball, Roll on a ball, Trampoline. ORAL MOTOR: Chewy tube, blow bubbles, kazoo, vibrating chewy, whistle, crunchy snack, gum, blow pinwheel, drink with a straw, oral motor exercises, make faces in mirror, harmonica, blow up a balloon. FEELINGS: Frustrated, angry, silly, tired, bored, anxious, fidgety, worried, scared, happy, interested, pleased, proud, thankful. (Note: 5 positive emotions have been included as you may find them useful for other purposes) Visuals are 4.5cm x 4.5cm 2) Choice Boards: Great for whole class use/ sensory/ take a break corner -Relax and take a break board (attach 8 break visuals using Velcro) -Feelings and Emotions board (attach 8 emotion visuals using Velcro) Great for individual student use -Take a break choice board (attach 8 visuals, students choice an emotion and a break card and attach it to the boxes at the bottom) - Small break choices board (attach 4 visuals, purple and blue included) -I feel...I can...to get myself ready to learn (student choices a feeling and a break visual, B/W, purple and blue versions). 3) Simple everyday use visuals -6x Break Visuals For students who are not yet able to choose a specific break. -6x Help Visuals To allow students to request for help from an adult. Visuals can be cut, laminated and be stored on the black and white version of the visuals using Velcro. Alternativly you may like to stick the visuals onto popsticks for students to choose from. Please see preview before making a purchase :) ***************************************************************************** Related Products: Seasonal Movement Break Cards ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Click here to Follow me and be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches. *****************************************************************************
For kids who have trouble sleeping, sensory techniques designed to calm and organize the body can be helpful.
Sensory rooms are becoming more widely used within both schools and individual homes. When you think “sensory room” it may seem like you can just throw some sand bins, colored lights, a trampoline and maybe a swing in the room and call it a day. But there’s actually a bit more to consider when planning & implementing a sensory room—that is if you wan’t it to serve it’s intended purpose. Use this guide to help you when planning your sensory room with less stress & indecision. Of course, every child is individual, and for specific recommendations on what may best serve your students schedule a consult with us or speak to your current occupational therapist. This download includes: - Introduction pages - Step-by-step guide to assist in planning process with thought provoking questions & reflection opportunities - (100+) Sensory Activity Ideas - Examples of Swings & Other Equipment - Explantation of the (8) Sensory Systems - Labeled example of a Sensory Room -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found on the second page of this document. -- ✦ DIGITAL DOWNLOADS INSTRUCTIONS: Please note that the Etsy app does not support downloads. To download your digital files from Etsy, you will need to use a web browser instead. Follow these steps: 1. Open a web browser and go to your Etsy account 2. Click on "Purchases" 3. Select your order 4. Click on "Download Files" to get your digital files. ✦ PLEASE NOTE: >>> This listing is for a DIGITAL FILE. You will NOT receive any physical item in the mail. Your images will be available for download immediately upon purchasing. >>> Due to differences in monitor screen colors, colors may appear slightly different once printed. >>> This purchase includes two sizes of each of these three images - 8x10 and 11x14. ✦ PRINTING: >>> If printing at home, edge trimming may be needed. >>> Please keep in mind that your specific printer settings and capabilities may impact the quality of your print. >>> Questions or concerns? Want to inquire on a custom design or change the details of the design that you see here? Need a different size? Go ahead and message us! ✦ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: >>> All designs are created by Developmentools, PLLC unless otherwise stated. This purchase is for PERSONAL USE only. No resale or commercial use is permitted. ✦ THANK YOU for shopping small! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @developmentools to keep up with giveaways, deals and new product announcements! ✨
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Fun and engaging for kids ages 3-8, Songames are musical activities for improving fine-and gross-motor skills, muscle strength, and rhythmicity. These 25 therapist-created Songames offer a world of developmental play activities. Plus, the 53-page companion booklet explains how to use music to enhance specific skills, provides a comprehensive list of resources, and triples the number of therapeutic ways to use the games! Includes a 2 disc CD set.
Do you ever find yourself spinning your pencil, tapping your leg or twirling your hair while trying to do work? These are all ways we subconsciously provide our bodies with sensory input in order to be focused and productive. Many children do not know how or when to provide their bodies with the appropriate input they need. (Scroll to the bottom for a printable sensory diet template!) This is where a Sensory Diet comes into play. What is this new diet everyone is talking about? A sensory diet is a personalized action plan that gives your child the unique sensory input...
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