https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49 en-us 2023-03-27 22:05:02 UTC 2025-12-07 14:38:53 UTC hello@padlet.com kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539032961 Touch and feel books can be found almost anywhere. These are good for students to get introduced to different textures and to feel what they like and do not like. These usually range from $3-$10, so they are not very expensive.]]> 2023-03-30 23:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539032961 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539034413 Using sensory bins help students to learn through hands-on tactile play and investigate what is in front of them. They can be as little as $15 to make and go up in price depending on how much you want in it and what kind of bin you want to put it in. It is good when using these to have multiple so that the students can experience all different textures and feelings.]]> 2023-03-30 23:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539034413 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539035851 Balance beams are good when students have motor issues that cause them to have poor balance or coordination. These challenge students to hold themselves up and to stay are balanced as possible. These are available on Amazon and are anywhere between $45-$75.]]> 2023-03-30 23:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539035851 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539038237 The spinning boards are good for students who have poor body awareness. For students with autism these boards can also help them feel calm and safe. It also provides sensory input that helps them feel balanced. These are a lot more expensive than most other sensory items. These usually start off around $200 and go up from there depending on where you get them. They are available on Amazon and Sensory Tool House.]]> 2023-03-30 23:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539038237 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539040138 These swings are known to be very calming and bring a sense of peace to students. They neutralize the disruptions that are caused by their vestibular system. These swings also challenge core strength, motor skills, and balance. The swings are available to buy at Walmart or Amazon and they are between $20-$30. There are others on education sights that are a little more expensive.]]> 2023-03-30 23:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539040138 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539045758 These have the same benefits as weighted blankets but are easily transported and usable at school. They are mostly used for students with ADHD because they improve seated behavior, task completion, and attention span. They can be used at their desks, during circle time, or any other time the student sits. These can be bought on most big sites but are definitely on Amazon for as low as $15.]]> 2023-03-30 23:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539045758 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539051462 These create resistance and can help students with their motor issues. While in them the students have to work on balance. These socks provide deep pressure and provide vestibular input. These are available on multiple sites but the Amazon had the biggest variety. They ranged from $20-$50.]]> 2023-03-30 23:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539051462 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539055030 Sensory Active Walls are very beneficial to children because they expose students to multiple things at once. They have so many options depending on what a child needs to work on but they all help with coordination, sensory input, and motor skills. They can be found at Walmart, Amazon, etsy, and many other places. I saw some inexpensive ones ranging from $20-$30, then I saw a couple expensive ones that were around $150.]]> 2023-03-30 23:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539055030 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539059616 These stepping stones improve thinking and processing skills that children needs as they are growing. This also makes them experience quicker hand-eye coordination. As well as making them capable of remembering tasks and details. These can be bought on Amazon anywhere from $25-$75 depending on which ones are choosen.]]> 2023-03-30 23:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539059616 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539061486 These are used to help and improve student's anxiety and stress levels. They can also be used for students with oral issues so that they do not chew on their fingers. Some students use these to help with concentration and attention span. These can be found on Amazon with prices ranging from $7-$16.]]> 2023-03-30 23:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539061486 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539066640 Crash pads are good for improve your student's gross motor skills and motor planning. By having them time their jump and making sure they land on the crash pad makes them think about their action before doing it while letting them get some energy out.These can be found on Amazon for around $150.]]> 2023-03-30 23:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539066640 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539076789 These rollers provide the student with deep calming pressure therapy. They help students with relaxing and being able to take a breathe. Mostly are used for students with ADHD or anxiety but can be used for any student that really needs some pressure to be calm. These can be purchased at Autism-Products.com for around $800.]]> 2023-03-31 00:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539076789 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539078184 These are fun things to add to student's seats or while at carpet to help them concentrate and not move around as much. Using these have shown to keep students in their seats for longer and shown to raise levels of attentiveness. They can be bought on Amazon for around $15.]]> 2023-03-31 00:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539078184 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539081413 Ball pits are used to help students with visual and tactile feedback. Students can use these many different ways such as relaxing, jumping, rolling, and burrowing. These can be bought on Amazon for about $40.]]> 2023-03-31 00:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539081413 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539083904 These can be used with children who have poor balance or body awareness. It challenges the students to hold themselves up and use core strength to do so. Also for students with ADHD it can be used to help them stay seated and pay attention during class if they use these as their seats. These can be bought on Amazon for $10.]]> 2023-03-31 00:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539083904 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539086336 Using trampolines as occupational therapy increases vestibular and proprioceptive sensory input. It also can provide a great opportunity for self-regulation and exercise. While students are on these they are using almost all of their senses and if a big challenge. However, for some students this can be relaxing or a way to get rid of some excess energy. They can be purchased from Amazon for about $70.]]> 2023-03-31 00:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539086336 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539091454 Having your students do animal walks can challenge both their fine and gross motor skills and teach them how to improve body and hand strength. Doing these also improve body awareness as well as bilateral coordination. Some examples would be bear crawl, duck walk, frog leaps, crab walk, turtle crawl, and so much more.]]> 2023-03-31 00:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539091454 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539094784 Using bikes or scooters can help students improve their fine and gross motor skills. As well as have them work on their balance and body awareness. Making them use both of their feet at once will help them with their leg functions. These can be found on Amazon for around $60.]]> 2023-03-31 00:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539094784 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539098678 For students with sensory issues finger painting is very good because it exposes them to a texture that is often not liked or touched often. It also encourages them to be creative and explore new things. Finger paints can be found at Walmart or on Amazon with prices ranging from $10-$15.]]> 2023-03-31 00:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539098678 kpeter242 https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539107304 These sensory Pea Pods are used to expel excess anger or bad emotions. They help with soothing and comforting students. They can be purchase on Autism-Products,com for about $90.]]> 2023-03-31 00:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kpeter242/4ypex3rck5uzmp49/wish/2539107304