5 Calming Activities For Sensory Seekers

5 Calming Activities For Sensory Seekers:

Looking for ideas for some safe, home based sensory play? Then look no further! Here are our top 5 great home based sensory ideas for Sensory Seekers.

Weighted Toys

• Use a Weighted Lap Pad or Weighted Toy to provide calming weight and deep pressure
• Our Weighted Turtle and Snake use different textures to provide extra tactile input
• Make up a story about Tilly the Turtle or Sammy the Snake

Messy Play

• Use Therapy Putty or No Mess Play Foam to provide a fun, tactile and messy play time
• Hide small toys in the putty and make a game out of finding them
• Create a wet play area in the garden with bubbles and foam

Scooter Boards

• Use a Scooter Board for a fun work out
• Make a game of them lying on the board to propel themselves
• Strengthen the core muscles to help with posture and gross motor skills
• Use our Scooter Board Fun Deck for inspiration!

Body Socks

• A Body Sock provides a fun,  safe sensory experience
• An essential part of any sensory diet to reinforce resistive awareness and encourage creative movement
• Helps body awareness and assists in developing spatial awareness through balance and resistance
• Wears them out!

Timers

• Use a timer to create independent playtime and set time limits
• Encourage sharing so everyone gets their turn
• Promotes socialisation and discussion

We hope you have learned something from our 5 calming activities for sensory seekers.  If you need any information on featured products, please call us on 01905 670 500.