SENSORY ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CLASSROOM Calming activities: Gentle slow rocking in a rocking chair Wiggle seat Compression garments are comforting and calming such as tight fitting Under Armor garments or a Bear Hug Vest Provide a comfortable retreat area such as a small play tent filled with pillows, bean chairs, blankets Mouth comforts: sucking on a sports bottle, drinking through a straw and sweet tastes are relaxing Heavy work for the mouth is calming: chewing gum or chewing on a straw Heavy work for the body: carry a heavy book to the office, push and pull toys and games, move furniture, knead dough Squeeze a foam ball, clay, play doh, putty, koosh ball, etc. Velcro under desk Adapt the environment: dim the lights, certain wall colors are particularly calming, add scents such as vanilla and lavender, slow moving visual stimulation (lava lamp, rope lamp, bubble tube), slow and rhythmic music Theraband around desk legs Alerting activities: Fast rocking or swinging Jumping on a mini-trampoline or bouncing on a therapy ball while seated Stacking and other heavy objects Playing on playground equipment Stacking chairs or pushing furniture Compression activities: Wall push ups, push hands together, hug yourself Chair pushups Theraband around desk chair legs Mouth Alerts: sour candy, mints, crunchy foods (pretzels, carrots), mint gum For additional information:
SENSORY ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CLASSROOM Calming activities: Gentle slow rocking in a rocking chair Wiggle seat Compression garments are comforting and calming such as tight fitting Under Armor garments or a Bear Hug Vest Provide a comfortable retreat area such as a small play tent filled with pillows, bean chairs, blankets Mouth comforts: sucking on a sports bottle, drinking through a straw and sweet tastes are relaxing Heavy work for the mouth is calming: chewing gum or chewing on a straw Heavy work for the body: carry a heavy book to the office, push and pull toys and games, move furniture, knead dough Squeeze a foam ball, clay, play doh, putty, koosh ball, etc. Velcro under desk Adapt the environment: dim the lights, certain wall colors are particularly calming, add scents such as vanilla and lavender, slow moving visual stimulation (lava lamp, rope lamp, bubble tube), slow and rhythmic music Theraband around desk legs Alerting activities: Fast rocking or swinging Jumping on a mini-trampoline or bouncing on a therapy ball while seated Stacking and other heavy objects Playing on playground equipment Stacking chairs or pushing furniture Compression activities: Wall push ups, push hands together, hug yourself Chair pushups Theraband around desk chair legs Mouth Alerts: sour candy, mints, crunchy foods (pretzels, carrots), mint gum For additional information: