What’s inside this article: A look at what spatial awareness is and why it’s important. Signs of spatial awareness problems in kids and what may cause those problems. Games and play-based activities to help children of all ages practice and develop spatial awareness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. What Is Spacial Awareness? Spatial awareness …
What’s inside this article: Description of bilateral coordination, types of bilateral movements, signs your child has poor bilateral coordination, and lastly, ways to develop and improve bilateral coordination. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links This post is part of a 10-part series on the sensory systems. Each part will contain a table of contents to …
What’s inside this article: A comprehensive guide to using weighted blankets for children. This article covers the benefits of weighted blankets, answers many frequently asked questions, and recommends several different types of weighted blankets, to meet every individual need. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Are you thinking about buying a weighted blanket for your …
What’s inside this article: A look at how and why heavy work activities help children with self-regulation and sensory seeking behaviors, plus a list of 60 heavy work activities for children. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links Today we’re talking about heavy work activities for kids, and don’t worry, I’m not referring to child labor. …
What’s inside this article: 16 behaviors that may indicate your child is a sensory seeker, and 32 activities you can try with your child to reduce sensory seeking behaviors and help them stay calm. Children who are sensory seekers are under-responsive to sensory input. They seek extra stimulation so they can stay regulated and calm. …
What’s inside this article: A quick review of the 12 building blocks for gross motor develop in children and a free printable animal-themed gross motor game that helps kids stay active and build gross motor skills, even on days when they can’t play outside. Daily exercise is important for kids and affects child development, behavior, …
What’s inside this article: An in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanation of what the proprioceptive system is and how it works. Includes signs of sensory processing challenges and strategies for managing sensory processing differences. The proprioceptive system is one of the sensory systems that help your body understand where it is in space. It involves receptors in your muscles, joints, …
The weather is warming up and summer is just around the corner. If you’re looking for some outdoor sensory activities, you’ve come to the right place. Get ready to put away the sensory bins and check out these outdoor sensory activities to enjoy with your kids this summer. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Benefits …
What’s inside this article: Proprioceptive input activities are designed to help individuals, including kids with autism, understand where their bodies are in space. This article covers signs of sensory processing challenges, and a list of 40+ proprioceptive input activities. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Recently, I published a series on the different sensory systems, …