Need a safe, calming sensory-controlled environment? Our Sensory Black Out Tent is a must have! This black 58 in. x 58 in. x 46 in. tent reduces sensory input and provides a non stimulating environment for children with sensory difficulties to focus in. It's lightweight design is just as easy to pop up as it is to fold away into it's carrying case, making it perfect for travel! The full roll-up door with hook and loop closure offers even more privacy and calmness. It's a must-have for individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other sensor processing difficulties, and can even be used in the classroom!
Sensory tents can be amazing powerful tools to calm and organize children. I'll give you quick and steps to set one up that will work in your home!
Operating in a packaway setting brings its own challenges, but all the boxes still have to be ticked, including providing a quiet, cosy place for children that can often help promote language development.
Create a calming haven with top indoor kids' sensory tents. From blackout to pop-up features, find the perfect fit for your child's needs.
SAFE SPACE FOR YOUR CHILD – Craft a safe and comforting sensory corner tailored to your child's needs, where they can take a break from the busy world and play at their own pace. This calming tent is perfect for children with special needs who can become easily overstimulated and require a safe haven to relax, whether it be at home or in a school setting. AIDING VARIOUS CONDITIONS – The blackout sensory tent, designed for indoor use, creates a soothing and dark environment, even amidst bright daylight. This serene corner proves beneficial for children dealing with SPD, anxiety, autism, or focus-related challenges. Let your kids enjoy this oasis of calm when the outside world gets too much. PERSONAL & PORTABLE SENSORY SPACE – Allow children's imaginations to explore, adding sensory tools like UV lights, projectors, lava lamps, and other special lighting toys that bring their dreams to life. Customize this kids' corner tent with items that provide comfort, such as their beloved toys, cushions, and blankets. INSTANT ASSEMBLY – With a simple pop-up design, the portable den can be set up in mere seconds, instantly providing your child or toddler with a calming hideaway. Measuring 35 inches, the tent provides space for one child, making it perfect for use at home or in the classroom, where separate retreat rooms may not be available during times of overstimulation and the need for a break. QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST - We are dedicated to providing the best product and service to all our customers. If you are not happy with our product for any reason at all, please get in contact with us and we will happily refund your order – no questions asked
Sensory tents can be amazing powerful tools to calm and organize children. I'll give you quick and steps to set one up that will work in your home!
A versatile and portable sensory tent, perfect for creating a calming environment.
This "cave" is a wonderful retreat for children to relax, read, converse, or dream. This special space is built to last. The base product is the wooden structure. Configure with canopy and/or mat as needed, or use your own decorations. The structure is designed to allow small lights to be woven through holes to give the desired effect. All Ages Size: 5' 3" H x 5' 2" W x 5' 2" D Allow 12-16 Weeks Made in Germany.
This awesome tent has plenty of room to run, walk or use a wheelchair through. With a spacious interior and built-in streamers, it will allow for endless imaginative play while helping to develop sensory skills. It's made of high-quality fabric with superstitched seams to ensure many years of indoor or outdoor use.Ages 2 and up 114"L x 76.5"W x 76.5"H 18.65 lb. Assembly required Polyester/plastic Imported Item #7190783
Sensory tents can be amazing powerful tools to calm and organize children. I'll give you quick and steps to set one up that will work in your home!
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Creating a calming corner in your classroom is becoming more and more common as we work harder to support the social, emotional, and regulation needs of our students. There are hundreds of resources out there for what to use in your calming corner (visual supports and sensory tools). However, when it comes to actually creating a calm down area in your classroom, you might be at a loss for where to start. You might see written instructions for how to make your own tent, but you need someone to walk you through it so you can do it yourself. Here is a solution to help you. This handout includes everything you need to build your very own Calming Corner Tent! These instructions include a video tutorial that shows you exactly HOW to make this calming corner tent. My handy soon-to-be-hubby, Jason, will put things in "layman's terms" for educators like me who need it to be presented in a simple format. You will walk away feeling confident that you can build this yourself and if you have questions along the way, simply email them to me, and either myself or Jason will respond! What you'll get: Material List Written instructions (with pictures) on how to build a Calming Corner Tent Video Tutorial demonstrating the entire process You may also be interested in these resources: Calm Down Kit Preschool Self Regulation Activities Also, if you use visual supports in your classroom or home, check out my free Visual Supports Starter Set! © Autism Little Learners 2022 Connect with me on: Autism Little Learners Website Facebook Pinterest Instagram
For the past couple of years, I had a big, roomy classroom with plenty of space for everything. Because our school is growing so quickly, I knew that it was only a matter of time until I lost my big classroom and would be moved to a smaller space. I really did not want to end up having to share a room with a bunch of other teachers (been there...done that...doesn't work so well for my students!). I decided to offer to preemptively move into a small therapy area with the hope that it will be the last move for a while and that I will only share space with my Paraprofessional. I knew it was going to be a big adjustment and that I would have to be very deliberate in what I chose to put in the space. Sadly, I realized that my favorite tent was going to take up too much floor space. I took an inspiration picture from Pinterest (of course!) and decided to tweak it to meet my needs. Here's the inspiration photo from Sew Liberated. Drum roll please..... Here's my new Sensory Tent! It takes up much less space than the old square tent. The only addition I have left to do is add a piece of Velcro from the inside so the kids can keep the flap closed if they wish. Inside the tent I put one of my beanbag chairs and I'm on the hunt for a square rug to anchor the space. I also have a weighted teddy bear that the kids can take in the tent with them as well as a blanket. Here's the tutorial to make an inexpensive Sensory Tent! 1. Gather your supplies: I chose to use an old bent hula hoop from my gross motor equiment. It is a child's size (about 30" diameter). You could go even smaller if you got one that is a 24" diameter. Using a 50% off coupon, I bought 3 yards of 45" wide cotton fabric (the blue and white stars) and 3 yards of 90" wide bleached cotton muslin. 2. Cut the hula hoop in one spot. I used my handy dandy PVC cutter that I bought for the therapy ball rack project and pvc screens. Check those out here. If you don't have one, just use a hand saw. Your hula hoop will probably be too hard to use scissors. 3. Next, I cut my blue & white fabric into two sections (2 pieces - 1 1/2 yards each) and sewed them together using one 1/2" seam to make a long rectangle (1 1/2 yards x 90" finished). You can see the seam in the picture above of the hula hoop. 4. I knew that the circumfrence of my 30" hoop would be about 96", so I was going to be a little short if I wanted the tent to be able to close. I decided it was important for the kids to be able to visually block out as much stimulation as possible, so I cut two 4" x 1 1/2 yard strips from the muslin and stitched one onto each side of the rectangle to now have the rectangle measure approximately 1 1/2 yards x 98". Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of that step! 5. I ironed in a 1/2" hem along the two exposed white edges and stitched. 6. Next, I ironed in the bottom hem and stitched. I think I only did a 1/2" hem because I was trying to preserve as much length as possible. 7. Then I ironed in and sewed a rod pocket along the top. You will need to make sure you allow enough fabric to account for the diameter of your hoop plus a little for wiggle room. I made a 6" pocket which was more than enough. I probably only needed a 3-4" pocket. So, play with your fabric and see how much you really need. 8. Then I slid the cut end of the hoop through the rod pocket. 9. I taped the two cut ends together with duct tape. After taping, I rotated it around so that it would never be seen in the opening between the panels. 10. After making sure the tent was evenly distributed around the hoop, I cut 4 evenly spaced SMALL holes in the rod pocket and ran a long piece of hemp twine through each one, knotting around the hoop. I already had the twine. If you don't, just make use of what you have (regular twine, heavy yarn, fishing line, etc.). 11. I decided how tall I wanted the "peak" to be and tied off all 4 cords into a tight knot. You can't really see it in the above picture, but it is underneath the white fabric. 12. Next, I took the remaining white muslin and cut a 90" square. I made a small cut in the very center that was just big enough to go over the knot in the twine. Once the fabric was over the knot in the twine, I ran the excess hemp twine through a 2" loose-leaf notebook ring and knotted again. 13. Finally, I tied clear fishing line (a big thank you to my boys for letting me cut some off their fishing poles!) to the ring and ran it up to the cross joint in the ceiling tying it so that the tent fabric just skims the floor. Once I had it hung, the untrimmed white square looked like this... I used a ruler and a pencil and lightly drew a line about 9" below the edge of the hoop. Then I shortened the white topper with pinking shears to get a zig-zag edge. If you don't have pinkers, just use scissors. I'm looking forward to hearing the kids' opinions of the new tent vs the old tent. I have my fingers crossed that they will approve! Cost breakdown: hula hoop - free blue & white fabric (using 50% off coupon) - $9 muslin (using 50% off coupon) - $9 hemp twine, ring, fishing line, pvc cutter -already owned In case you don't know, you can easily get JoAnn Fabrics coupons by signing up for text alerts, by mail, or by downloading the JoAnn app for iPhone. I NEVER pay full price for anything. I also watch RetailMeNot for free shipping codes if it is something I need to order. If you have any questions about this tutorial, please email me. I'm happy to help. We would love for you to follow our blog or join me on Pinterest! Now.... I'm off to start packing for our family vacation. We are heading to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Yes, I'll be the one on the lounge chair under the palm tree with a little umbrella drink in my hand and my nose in a book! Here's to summer vacation! ~ Kelley
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Create a calming haven with top indoor kids' sensory tents. From blackout to pop-up features, find the perfect fit for your child's needs.
