I have had lots of questions about my sensory table set-up, so I’m going to share about it in this blog post today. We LOVE to use sensory bins, and I find having an area set up specifically for them makes it more manageable in the classroom.. Or at home! My Sensory Table Set-Up This is a quick look at… Read More
What Does Overstimulation Look Like in Autism?
In this blog post today I’m sharing some information to answer the burning question – what does overstimulation look like in autism? I’m going to touch briefly on what overstimulation is.. along with how this can present differently in your students. What is Overstimulation? To put it briefly, overstimulation is when a person is swamped with more sensory input, information,… Read More
What is Multi-Sensory Learning?
In this blog post today I’m going to be answering the question ‘What is multi-sensory learning?’ This is a question I get asked about a lot. Especially when more and more educators are trying to incorporate it into their classrooms. In this blog post I’ll be talking about what multi-sensory learning is along with some example activities for you to… Read More
Template for Sensory Room Funding
In this blog post I have attached a template for sensory room funding (or a sensory area). There are lots of benefits our students to have access to a sensory room or area… But we don’t always have the budget to do this. And I’m a huge believer that teachers should not be out of pocket for constantly purchasing items…. Read More
Template for Flexible Seating Funding
In this blog post I have attached a template for flexible seating funding. There are lots of benefits for using flexible seating in our special ed classrooms. But we don’t always have the budget to do this. And I’m a huge believer that teachers should not be out of pocket for constantly purchasing items for their classroom. However, I also… Read More
5 Things to Avoid in a Multi-Sensory Room
I recently shared my 5 must-haves for a multi-sensory room. But today I’m talking about 5 things to avoid in a multi-sensory room. These are things that are either common mistakes or mistakes that I have witnessed in the past and been able to learn from when setting up new multi-sensory rooms. Multi-sensory rooms can be incredibly beneficial for all… Read More
5 Multi-Sensory Room Must-Haves
Today I’m going to be sharing my 5 multi-sensory room must-haves. These are 5 items that I have personally chosen as my top 5, from seeing them in action and their benefits on my students. When it comes to creating a multi-sensory room, it’s important to ensure that the space is calming, engaging, and safe. A multi-sensory room is designed… Read More
5 Reasons You Need a Multi-Sensory Room
I love having a multi-sensory room for my students to access. And today I’m sharing 5 reasons you need a multi-sensory room too! (This is great for putting together a proposal for school management too!) 1. Provides a Safe and Calming Environment I love being able to give my students a space in the school where they can feel safe…. Read More
How to Make Rainbow Rice
If you’ve seen all the amazing rainbow sensory bins online.. You’ve probably wondered how to make rainbow rice. And in this blog post I’m going to share the quickest and easiest way for you to make the best rainbow rice that will look amazing in your sensory activities! Shopping List First of all, you’re going to need the following items;… Read More
Free Space Sensory Activities with Zimpli Kids
I’m so excited to share some free space sensory activities today that I created to use with the amazing products from Zimpli kids. If you follow me on Instagram you will have seen that I’ve discussed Zimpli kids a few times before. I love using these sensory products because they’re always easy to use, stain free and easy to tidy… Read More