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Sensory Processing Activities Kit

Activities to help your child regulate sensory input, stay calm, and get ready to learn. Includes both calming and alerting strategies, heavy work, and a parent-facing sensory checklist.

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Sensory Diet Starter

Sensory regulation, body awareness, arousal modulation
All ages, customize to child
Materials: Timer, pillow or couch cushions, wall space, a backpack with books
  1. Morning routine (5 minutes before school): 10 wall push-ups → carry backpack with books across the room 3 times → jump in place 20 times
  2. After school (before homework): Crash into couch cushions 5 times → bear walk down the hall 3 times → squeeze a stress ball for 1 minute
  3. Bedtime wind-down: Deep pressure massage on arms and legs → deep breathing (breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4) → weighted blanket
  4. Track what helps: note which activities improve attention or reduce meltdowns
A "sensory diet" isn't a food diet — it's a scheduled program of sensory activities your OT helps design. Use this as a starting point, then work with your child's OT to customize based on their specific sensory profile.
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Calming Strategy Toolkit

Self-regulation, emotional regulation, interoception
Materials: A shoebox or small bag, items based on options below
  1. Build a "calm-down kit" together: let your child choose 3–5 items that feel soothing to them
  2. Options: stress ball, putty, small fidget toy, lavender-scented item, smooth stone, chewy tube, noise-canceling earmuffs
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Heavy Work Circuit

Proprioceptive input, alerting/calming, body awareness
Materials: Couch cushions, heavy backpack, wall, floor space
  1. Station 1 (1 minute): Wall push-ups — hands flat on wall, push in and out. Count to 10.
  2. Station 2 (1 minute): Carry a heavy backpack (loaded with books) from one end of the house to the other. 3 trips.
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Sensory Checklist for Parents

Parent observation, sensory profile building
Materials: Paper and pen or printed checklist
  1. Observe your child this week and check all that apply — these patterns help identify their sensory profile:
  2. Touch: Avoids certain textures? Doesn't notice pain? Seeks tight hugs? Dislikes being touched unexpectedly?
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