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Yogibo and Sensory Integration
Yogibo is the manufacturer of several sensory products (much like bean bag chairs) for the home, school, and therapy center! The unique designs, materials and bright colors make them very comfortable for kids and adults.
How to Organize a Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get your kids outside! Here's a list of nature sensory scavenger hunts along with a few tips and tools to entice every kid to get out and discover nature.
8 Calming or Stimulating Sensory Activities for Kids with Sensory Impairment
Find a list of of sensory activities along with ways to make them more calming or more alerting and information about which sensory system they target. Try them out and see which work for you!
Rainbow Activities for Blind Children
How do you explain a rainbow to a child that has never seen one, let alone never seen colors? It may seem complicated to talk about colors with your blind child, but don't let that hold you back!
Make Your Own Sensory Snow Table!
Here's a fun sensory-friendly activity that is great on a snow day! Let your child explore snow and temperature with their own sensory snow table.
Make Your Own Play Space for Your Blind Baby!
Blind babies may need help learning how to interact with and be actively involved in their environment. You can build your own active learning play space so your baby can learn through hands-on learning in a structured play space.
Give the Gift of a Sensory Activity!
Looking for a great present for a blind or visually impaired child? How about giving them the gift of a sensory activity! Learn how to make (and give!) homemade edible Kool-Aid play dough.
Make Your Own Stackable Sound Blocks!
Find out how to make your own stackable sound blocks out of Gerber baby food containers. They are easy to make and fun to play with!
Make Your Own Bead Container
Ivan's Occupational Therapist suggested finding simple activities he could do that would require him to use one hand to stabilize while the other hand is engaged. Making a Bead Container is a super simple and inexpensive way to do just that!
Make Your Own Nontoxic Slime!
This is a super simple recipe for homemade nontoxic slime. It's perfect for kids who tend to put things in their mouth while they play because it's safe! It's still gooey and sticky... but it's totally safe to play with.
Make Your Own Ball Pit!
Making your own ball pit at home is a great way to entertain the kids on a cold winter day. It's also a wonderful multi-sensory activity for special needs kids!
A Quilt of Many Textures
Cindy King writes about creating a quilt of many textures for her son Victor who is blind. He loves all the different types of fabric! Cindy will also make a quilt for you!
Learning About Hot and Cold
In this experiment we learn about HOT and COLD! This is a great way to encourage your child to touch, think and explore. It's also a wonderful activity to encourage communication and language comprehension. We're not just saying the words "hot" and "cold," we're really feeling it!
Make Your Own No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Baking in the kitchen is a great sensory and learning experience for children who are blind. This recipe for no-bake peanut butter bars is both easy and tasty! A fun first recipe for kids.
Sugar Search Sensory Activity
Hide toys and shapes under sugar then use a paint brush to find them. This is a fun and easy sensory game - and find tips on how to make it more accessible for kids with low vision!