Sensory play benefits for children are truly immeasurable. I am a huge fan of sensory play. When I say that, I don’t mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for little children.” I mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for MYSELF!” Yes, I do enjoy sensory
If you’re a preschool teacher, chances are you know all about sensory tables. If you don’t know much about them or would like to know the benefits of a sensory table, read on. You don’t have to be a teacher to have a sensory table. As we learned, you can
As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it’s not uncommon to at times feel a little helpless. Sure, you can control the neighborhood you live in and the school they go to, but once they’re out of your sight, you can’t know if they’re getting everything they
Sensory Processing Disorder occurs when the brain cannot process information correctly when it is sent information by the senses. Often Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is paired with other diagnoses such as autism, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD as well as countless others. Children who have a sensory processing problem do
Sometimes it can be difficult to find answers about why our children are the way they are. Finding out what we can do to help them can be even more difficult. Here are some reading materials that we think are great resources for parents whose children who are in occupational
There are so many places to look for kids bedroom ideas these days — options are limitless! While you may have considered a particular theme or character for your child’s room, have you ever considered the environment of your child’s room? Regardless of whether or not your child may have
We all remember swinging as children…hours and hours of entertainment. Did you ever think there might be more to it than that? There are many benefits to swinging, for both children and adults, especially if they have sensory processing disorder (SPD). Some children will find the slow steady movement of
Sensory Workshop Lesson Plan (15 months – 4 years) There are affiliate links in this post. If you click and make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps me replace supplies and switch out my sensory bins 🙂 If you haven’t taken
*This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Updated October 28, 2026: I originally shared how I bought and used water beads, also known as Orbeez, for children’s sensory play. I no longer recommend them for children’s activities. Water beads can be swallowed and
The best laid plans, right? With the car fully loaded we headed to the library for our sensory workshop for children ages 18 months to 4 years old. I had my lesson plan all mapped out, things to talk about while the children explored all the fun sensory stations we