Articles linked to SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder)
You Might Be a Reindeer: Dressing Up EYFS and PMLD Sensory Story A quick and simple dressing-up sensory story. You Might Be a Reindeer! This is really easy to create for an EYFS, SLD or PMLD classroom activity for the winter term. You may also like our You Might Be Santa and You Might Be … Read more
How Many Senses Do We Have and How Do They Enhance Learning? As teachers, we know that our students learn best when they are engaged and motivated. Regular visitors to this site will know my favourite way to achieve this is to create a multisensory learning environment. Learning for children with SEN can be enhanced … Read more
Sensory Processing Disorder Links to Childhood Behaviour As behaviour lead one of the most frequent questions that I often get asked is: “How does sensory input impact behaviour?” To answer this question I need the support of Sensory OTs and assessment tools. To support the child we need to delve into the intricacies of sensory … Read more
As I step outside into the cold air and crunch through the fresh, fluffy snow, the bright white flakes glisten in the morning sun. I gather up a glove full of snow and squash it into a tight ball. This will be our Snowman… Our dressing up style winter Sensory Story uses simple language to … Read more
Welcome to Sensory Zone! The Best AI-Imagined Sensory Room In Britain A Sensory Sanctuary Inside an imaginary unassuming, dull and frankly boring-looking ex-office building located between a ring road and an industrial estate sits Sensory Zone. The most expensive and high-tech Sensory Room in Britain. Loaded with every piece of equipment you could dream up … Read more
A Free Christmas Sensory Story You might be Santa forms part of our “You might be” style sensory story collection. These stories are based on becoming the character by adding props or a costume. They are super simple and designed to appeal to as wide a range of learners and curriculum topics as possible. To … Read more
The Best Home Made Sensory Toys for Autistic Children For autistic children, finding easy DIY ways to engage their senses and promote self-regulation can be incredibly beneficial. Home made Sensory toys are a great tool for providing stimulating and calming experiences, and homemade sensory toys can be even more valuable because of their personal touch and … Read more
Autistic Nesting: What Does It Mean & What Is It For? Autism, a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by differences in social interaction and communication, is often accompanied by unique sensory experiences. One such behavior that has attracted limited attention but makes perfect sense is ‘Autistic Nesting’, a fascinating aspect of the autism spectrum experience. This article … Read more
Jingle All the Way to a Christmas Word Wall List The holiday season provides a fun opportunity for young learners to build their vocabulary through exposure to a festive new words list. There are so many joyful activities centring around the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Christmas time. Why not capitalise on this natural … Read more
Introduction to Finger Gym Teaching students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) requires a unique set of skills, patience, and a toolbox of innovative teaching strategies. One of the strategies that has gained popularity in recent years is ‘Finger Gym’. This article explores the concept of Finger Gym, what it is, how it can be incorporated … Read more
Hands-On Teaching Activities When You Need A Calm Classroom Calming Activities for the Classroom: The After-Lunch Energy Slump After a long morning afternoons can be challenging for young children and those with special needs. I distinctly remember the stress of trying to stay awake in maths after lunch. Tiredness and stress have built up, technically … Read more
Winter Wonderland – Christmas Sensory Song For information about delivering sensory stories please see our main Free Sensory Story page. This is not technically a Sensory Story but we will be using the lyrics to the song “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” and linking each line with a sensory resource or action. You will know … Read more
Finger Painting: A Fun and Educational Activity Finger painting is such a fun, messy activity for Children. I love seeing my little one explore colours and textures through this process. Not only is it entertaining, but finger painting also provides several educational benefits. It is mentioned in the EYFS Development Matters Curriculum Guidance from the … Read more
Understanding The Importance of a Planned Sensory Curriculum Sensory learning is a popular, creative and innovative approach to education that encourages children to explore the world around them and experience things firsthand. By engaging their senses, children can interact with new environments, materials, and textures that enrich their understanding of the world. The benefits of … Read more
What is a tuff Tray and What Activities can I use It for? Tuff trays are an invaluable resource for early years and SEN settings, providing endless opportunities for sensory and messy play perfect for developing young minds. These durable plastic trays, filled with a variety of tuff tray activities and manipulatives, allow children to … Read more
You Might be a Dragon: A Simple Multi-Sensory Story The aim of You Might Be a Dragon is to simplify a Story to encourage imaginative play. You may want to use it as an activity as part of a topic such as Castles, Myths and Legends, or pair it with reading more complex books. there … Read more
Sensory Processing Differences and Classroom Design ‘Sensory processing’ refers to how a person’s nervous system responds to sensory information and how they react to it. autistic individuals often find it challenging to prioritise the stimuli to process in their environment, making it difficult to focus on a single stimulus. Atypical sensory processing in autism involves … Read more
This Alien sensory story continues our “You Might be” series of simple sensory based stories that are based around a single character concept. Your learner can dress up as the character or just explore each element. You can easily create an immersive sensory space for Aliens by lighting up the room red and green or … Read more
Understanding Sensory Overload in Children with SPD When a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) becomes overwhelmed and overstimulated, having a toolkit of proven strategies can make all the difference. These sensory processing disorder classroom strategies and home interventions have been shared by parents and carers who support children with SPD daily. Whether you’re implementing … Read more
Linking Sensory Ideas to Learning Intentions for Autistic Children We love sensory ideas, play based learning and developing engaging activities. The importance of sensory experiences in a child’s development is well-known. Engaging in sensory activities helps children build essential skills, including fine and gross motor skills, self-regulation, and emotional regulation. While vestibular activities, which stimulate the sense of balance and spatial … Read more
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