I see them all over Pinterest. Sensory table ideas complied with such care as to be considered works of art. Children playing happily with naught a grain of bird seed out of place. That’s not always how it is at my house, which is why I finally went on a search of ideas to help… [Continue Reading]
Coloring Lima Beans for Learning and Crafts
Mar 7, 13 by 2 Comments
Usually, when people think of sensory boxes for children they think of colored rice. Colored rice, lentils, birdseed are all items that work great in sensory boxes. Today I’m going to show how to color lima beans for learning and crafts and sensory boxes too! I found bulk lima beans at Winco for $1.48 a… [Continue Reading]
Valentine Blessings
Feb 13, 13 by Leave a Comment
The owner of the littlest Hodson heart is starting to feel better. Not great, but better. I’ll take it. Happy Valentine’s blessings to us. There will be a party at school and I’m in charge of the treats, but I don’t think I’ll be taking Parker with me when I drop them off. There’s still… [Continue Reading]
Homemade Slime Sensory Play
Dec 13, 12 by 7 Comments
Homemade Slime is a great addition to your list of activities for sensory play and occupational therapy experiences. I used to make something called Gak back when my kids were younger using glue and liquid starch. It was like a softer version of Silly Putty and my kids loved it. Walking through WalMart one day… [Continue Reading]
Special Needs Sensory Activities
Dec 5, 12 by 13 Comments
For a kid with special needs, (and even those without!) sensory activities are a must. One of my favorite activities is creating sensory tubs for Parker. Sensory activities and sensory tubs tend to rely on a lot of rice for their touchy- feely goodness. Oh, I’ve also seen birdseed used. And lima beans. And other… [Continue Reading]
Jelly Marbles and Sensory Experiences
Nov 20, 12 by 4 Comments
Parker is a sensory seeking kind of kid. He loves the undersides of carpets, sandpaper, and the plastic mesh that needle workers use. A tub of pine cones and this Hero is in Nirvana. I often brush Parker down before a lesson. If I don’t brush him then I plop him into the… [Continue Reading]
