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
Sensory activities are a wonderful way for your child to explore and learn. As summer draws to a close, the warm weather is going to continue for awhile. Just because school is around the corner doesn’t mean the last few weeks before the fall weather comes in can’t be spent
Sensory therapy can be an incredibly useful tool in helping compliment your child’s occupational, or even just assisting your child if they have a form of a sensory processing disorder. Children with forms of sensory processing disorder have trouble with sensory input, as the brain doesn’t always interpret messages that