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ot-approved classroom sensory accommodations for learning + movement
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items the classroom tools occupational therapists tend to reach for when a kid needs to move to learn: wiggle chairs, chair bands for bouncy feet, weighted and compression vests, pencil grips, slant boards, a vibrating pillow and fine motor tools. great fo...
a wobble stool lets kids rock and shift while they stay seated, which is the whole point for a body that needs movement to focus. the 14" height is sized for younger kids, so check the height chart for your kid's desk
Kore Kids Wobble Chair 14" - Green
the chair elastic for kids whose feet need to bounce, kick or push while they work. it's quiet, so feet get their input without bothering anyone nearby. this listing fits standard elementary chairs, check the legs are the right width first
Bouncyband® Chair Band for Elementary School Chairs, Black, 2 Sets
same idea as the chair band, but for desks, so it works for kids who stand to work or whose chairs aren't band-friendly. worth asking the teacher which setup fits the classroom furniture
Bouncyband® Bouncyband for Desk, Blue, 2 Sets
deep pressure input you can wear, which some kids find calming during seated work. please don't pick the weight or wear time on your own, weighted vests should be sized and scheduled by your kid's ot. also a good one to bring up at iep or 504 meeting...
Weighted Sensory Compression Vest for Kids
a compression vest instead of a weighted one: snug, even pressure with no added weight, and adjustable straps so the squeeze can be dialed in. breathable fabric matters for kids who run hot. sizes run by chest measurement, so measure before you order
Breathable Sensory Compression Vest for Kids (Large)
claw grips guide fingers into a tripod hold without a lot of verbal reminders, which helps kids who find constant correction frustrating. the sample pack has 3 sizes so you can see which one fits before committing. an ot can tell you if a grip is the...
The Pencil Grip™ The Writing C.L.A.W. Sample Pack, 3 Sizes, 6 Per Pack, 3 Packs
for the kids who chew pencils anyway. a silicone topper gives the mouth somewhere safer to go while hands keep working. check it regularly for wear and swap it out if it gets torn
The Pencil Grip Giant Shaped Silicone Chewable Pencil Topper
squeeze it and it gently vibrates, which gives kids a calming input they control themselves. handy for a calm corner or reading time. it runs on batteries, and some kids with noise or vibration sensitivity won't like it, so let your kid try it before...
Senseez Sensory Calming and Vibrating Pillow for Kids, Turtle
a slanted writing surface puts the wrist in a more supported position, which ots often suggest for kids with low hand strength or messy handwriting from fatigue. this one has a dry erase side with lines, so it doubles as a practice board
Junior Learning® Slant Board
an air-filled cushion that turns any chair into a wiggle seat, so kids get movement without leaving their spot. it's portable, so it can go from the classroom to the kitchen table for homework. you can adjust how firm it is by adding or letting out a...
Bouncyband® Portable Wiggle Seat Sensory Cushion, Green
a textured roller that sits under the desk so feet can roll, rub and push while hands stay on the work. quiet enough for a classroom, and the bumps add extra sensory input for kids who seek it
Bouncyband® Foot Roller
a fold-up screen that blocks visual clutter around the desk, for kids who get pulled off task by everything moving in the room. it's an accommodation, not a punishment, so it helps to frame it that way with your kid and the teacher. folds flat to car...
Bouncyband® Portable Desktop Privacy Partition
squeeze-and-release tweezers that build the same hand muscles kids need for pencils and scissors, just disguised as play. great for sorting pom poms or beads during a movement break. chunky enough for small or weaker hands
Learning Resources Squeezy Tweezers
a set of scoopers, twisty droppers and tongs that each work a different part of the hand. ots use tools like these for grasp and hand strength practice, and they fit in a sensory bin or a water table. plastic and easy to wash
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tools Set
a squishy, bumpy pod that sits on the desk for hands that need something to do while listening. it stays put instead of rolling off like a lot of fidgets, and it's quiet. worth agreeing on desk fidget rules with the teacher so it stays a tool
Bouncyband SensiPod Desk Fidget Toy, Blue