Vanessa Ghiringhelli

This is a list of sensory motor activities that can be done during a sensory break. These activities have been shown to improve attention and concentration, improve body awareness, and regulate arousal levels during a sensory break, so that students can return to class ready to learn. These activities are designed to be implemented in a sensory room or classroom with sensory equipment. I recommend laminating and hanging on the wall as a reference. It is particularly useful for paraprofessionals

Proprioception activities such as heavy work have been shown to improve attention and concentration, improve body awareness, and regulate arousal levels. Heavy work can be calming for students with autism or sensory regulation difficulties. The activities on this poster are specifically designed so that they can be implemented in the classroom. Simply direct students to choose an activity or they can choose one for themselves. This has been formatted for a poster size. It can be hung in the cl

Proprioception activities such as heavy work have been shown to improve attention and concentration, improve body awareness, and regulate arousal levels. Heavy work can be calming for students with autism or sensory regulation difficulties. The activities on this cube are specifically designed so that they can be implemented in the classroom. Students or teachers can roll the cube to select an activity. Simply follow the directions for cutting and folding, then glue or tape together. *All of

Shoe tying is made simple with these interactive books! Practice has been shown to be the most effective learning method for learning new motor tasks, and simple rhymes can help facilitate this. The books break down shoe tying into 4 simple two word directions. Each step in the sequence is on its own page, so the student can work on mastering one step at a time. Includes two books, one pink shoes and one blue shoes. Includes instructions for assembly. The only thing you will need to provide is

Lacing cards are a great way to work on fine motor skills. Students are working on their pincer grip and developing hand-eye coordination, as well as developing patience. Students can work on these skills as well as learning about animals from Asia. Includes 15 lacing cards. Instructions: ) Print out all lacing card pages and laminate, I recommend extra thick laminate 2) Cut out animal cards 3) Punch holes 1 inch apart following the shape of the animal 4) Lace string through and tie a knot