Last year on Halloween this was passed around on Facebook and I thought it was really great so I wanted to share it with you all this Halloween: Tonight a lot of creatures will visit your door. Be open minded. … Continue reading
I often get asked how I knew something was “wrong” with the boys and how I knew to push our Doctor to get them evaluated. It’s hard to explain to people because as a mom I just knew. I knew … Continue reading
I know Halloween is in less than two weeks but I realized that I had never shared our Halloween Sensory Table with you all. Here it is: Along with dry beans we have orange & black feathers, black crumbled paper … Continue reading
I am posting this poem by Kathy Winters since October is National Sensory Awareness Month and I have two handsome little boys in my life with “hidden disabilities” and a number of family friends who have children with sensory issues … Continue reading
AMC Theatres offers sensory friendly movies once or twice a month at many of their theaters across the nation. I’ve written about this program before but wanted to share the newest movies being offered. Here are the movies they plan … Continue reading
My cousin posted this on Facebook. I’m not sure of it’s origins but I just had to share :)
I can’t believe that it’s almost Spring! I put the Easter themed sensory table together today. The picture above shows most of the items that are in it but I added a couple other things as well. Items in Easter … Continue reading
My children have sensory processing issues that make sensory table a must have item in our home but I think sensory activities are a great activity for all young children. I like to create themed ones around Holidays or certain … Continue reading
Now that it’s cold outside we are always looking for fun activities to do. I put together a hot cocoa sensory bin with a canister of hot cocoa mix, a bag of mini gingerbread man marshmallows, a funnel, a spoon, and some cups and bowls. Jake loved playing with this sensory tub and it smelled delicious!
Hot cocoa w/ marshmallows. The marshmallows were on clearance because thcy were from Christmas.
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Ready for playtime
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Jake liked eating the marshmallows, too!
Today’s Truth In The Tinsel ornament was to make the sun. We substituted glitter paint for glitter foam and Jacob smeared the paint all over the ornament (which is a great sensory activity for him). He handled it okay but … Continue reading
One of my friends in a Facebook group for moms of children with SPD posted about Special Kids Day and I just had to share with you that are local. Special Kids Day is a day where all children with … Continue reading
Items Included: -Garland (cut into 6 inch pieces) -Jingle Bells -Holly Berries -Mini Ornaments -Mini Present -Small stockings -Bows -Red cups ************* Did you make a Christmas themed sensory table or bin for your children? I’d love to see what … Continue reading
{Thought I’d share this for all the parents of children who have sensory issues, like mine do} HAPPY CYBER MONDAY! Soft Clothing is having an incredible sale event on their website: 40% off storewide until MIDNIGHT tonight! Use code at … Continue reading
October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month so before the month is over I wanted to share a few resources for people to learn more about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Even if your child doesn’t have sensory issues you might … Continue reading
Both boys get occupational therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder. I wanted to share pictures of Luke’s last therapy session and the activities that he does during it: (Disclaimer: I am not a therapist or a Doctor. I’m just sharing what … Continue reading
The boys were also given spoons and nesting cups. After this picture was taken I added other items: *** More ideas of what you can put in your Fall sensory bins can be found on the following blogs: 1+1+1=1 Counting … Continue reading
The SPD Blogger Network and Soft Clothing have teamed up to give away over $250 worth of sensory friendly products. For more details and to enter to win this amazing prize pack please visit the entry page. *** (Disclosure: I … Continue reading
Some children, especially those with difficulties when transitioning, benefit from a picture schedule. Seeing what their day will look like and knowing what is coming up will make transitions easier. It’s also helpful for children who are waiting for something … Continue reading
Ever have a conversation with someone and spend most of the time thinking that they look different? “Hmmm, she looks different today. I wonder if she got her haircut? Or maybe she got it colored? Something is definitely different today.” … Continue reading
My boys were recently diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder and I was told they would need Occupational Therapy (among other services). When I was told that OT would be hard to find I took matters into my own hands and … Continue reading
Making Time For Mommy 