The 40 Coolest Shark Activities for Kids and Adults
Do you love Shark Week? We do! My husband says that the newer Shark Weeks aren’t as good as the older ones, but my kids…
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Do you love Shark Week? We do! My husband says that the newer Shark Weeks aren’t as good as the older ones, but my kids…
Easy DIY Slime Recipe: How to Make Slime with Glue, this step by step slime recipe and instructions will have your kids having gooey fun in just a few minutes!
Inside: What is a sensory bin? Are there benefits to using sensory bins? What are they used for, and for what ages? Plus, we’re sharing…
In this article, we will explore what kinetic sand is, what it is made of, and what it is used for. And then, I have…
Weighted Blanket Causing Pain Weighted blankets. They seem harmless enough, right? So we started using them. I purchased two for our household. In less than…
Tell me if you’ve heard of a scenario like this. It’s the perfect example of a child who lacks proprioceptive skills. Students are in a…
Is Sensory Overload really a ‘thing?’ YES. It happens to people with anxiety, autism, ADHD, and other conditions. How to help and prevent sensory overload.
Hyperfixation Lots of teens love video games. Everyone knows that. And many teens, autistic or neurotypical, play video games too often, which can interfere with…
Brain Breaks for Kids As adults, we know we need brain breaks. It’s why the phrase “water cooler chat” became a thing. Workers realize they…
Here are some reader-recommended sensory toys for adults, including those with disabilities like autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.
A Special Education Teacher, OT, and others share their recommendations for the best toys for autistic and disabled children; plus how to use them effectively.
A sensory diet may help a child improve their self-regulation skills. Read how, why, and getting a sensory diet added to your child’s IEP.
Stim Toys Quality stim toys can be hard to find, since fidget toys and chewy jewelry, or chewelry, is trendy. Even the higher priced ones…
DIY Weighted Doll File this under, “If I can make a DIY weighted doll, anyone can.” Because I am NOT crafty. I’ll show you step-by-step…
Weighted Calming Plush Toys We tried the whole weighted blanket thing. And, I did an entire separate article on how my weighted blanket caused pain…
Sensory Break Ideas My son recently gave me his Garmin Vivofit. He no longer uses it and I was interested in one. I’ve been wearing…
Sensory Activities for Teens It often feels like when it comes to sensory activities and cool crafts, older kids get left out. Like their sensory…
Making Sensory Bottles Sensory Bottles or Calm Down Bottles are a huge trend right now. And why not? They are great for all ages and…
Benefits of Playdough Play Dough is such a great thing for kids and adults. There are many ways to foster development in many skill areas….
Gross Motor Activities for Special Needs Does your child have sensory breaks in their IEP? Or need them? Are you worried about loss of PT…
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