Tried and true products working with SpEd kiddos for the last 13 years.
Students can be isolated yet observed while in a reset environment. Very sturdy and durable !
Cozy Cube
Ideal for sensory overload, I have them at every desk, in the calm down corner, reading center, etc.
Target
If your goal is to get students td to self regulate, this is a must have.
Visual Timer
Fun! Kids love to roll, crawl, and stomp on these.
Sensory Tiles for Kids | Tactile Floor Tiles
These are by far the best stress balls. We’ve been through so many and these do not break!
Schylling NeeDoh Gumdrop Sensory Fidget Toy
Embrace the world of tech with your class, these are a HUGE hit and a great way to explore the world around the kiddos.
Avantis Education
Interactive, free, and fun noise control! I give the kiddos 3 strikes when we’re playing.
Bouncy Balls – Manage classroom noise with bouncing balls!
Structured brain breaks that are a godsend. Especially during rain and snow/ indoor recess !!
GoNoodle
This provides entertainment and allows students to earn something while they’re learning. Use it for correct answers, turn taking, brain breaks etc.
YLL Mini Karaoke Machine Portable Bluetooth
Believe the hype. Gets all the wiggles out, but you must set limits!
romrex Kids Sensory Fish Swivel Chair
Free and an amazing center. Kids love it !
Boddle Learning
Another great, FREE resource.
Teach Your Monster
Wish I would have documented this sooner.
Funny Things My Students Say: Teacher's Journal
I didn’t think I needed one until I gave it a try. It’s best for timers, music, calming soundscapes, and random trivia.
Alexa
There is no amount sufficient enough for a classroom, but ohhhh the possibilities. I especially like for manipulation.
Play-Doh
So fun great for dexterity.
Montessori Wooden Busy Board with 8 LED Switches
These are absolutely crazy popular. Bonus points for helping with fine motor skills. Can be implemented into lots of lessons !
Characters | LEGO® Marvel figures | Official LEGO® Shop US
I wasn’t expecting this to be so popular but now I need to get 100 more.
Mushies Stretchable Pop Tube Toy - 18" Arms/Legs
Sometimes it’s the simple things, BUT amazing for our sensory kiddos.
Smelly Stickers
Many uses here. If you have a dysregulated student, they can hold them selves accountable with this. Also great for calm down corner, center switches, and math center monitoring etc. get several!
Our Popular Large-Digit Hand-Held Timer
I use these for a great way to transition into the classroom each morning. Students can choose the page they want to complete and the tactile portion serves as a great hand-eye coordination.
Busy Book
Helps students understand interruption and the importance of turn taking.
Interrupting Chicken - Books
The COOLEST app as a teacher. The microphone can hear where you are in the story and plays coinciding sound effects for your class. Totally engaging !
Novel Effect
Teaches empathy, which the world needs more of !
Enemy Pie - Reading Rainbow Kids Book
A classic, but an amazing way to show students the importance of being themselves!
A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)
A win win. Keeps them seated but stimulated !
Bouncyband—Sensory Tools for Every Student
These are so versatile and functional. Promotes the idea of a flexible body and also assists with focus.
48 Pack Suction Cup Fidget Toys for Kids
Inside recess is forever changed.
Nex Playground
Simple and fun. Keeps them engaged, promotes turn taking, maintains quiet focus times, etc. we love to play during dismissal !
Move2Play Egg Toss - Fun Active Game for Kids
Get them and keep them everywhere. Kids can kneel, sit, lie, and use these to satiate the tactile pressure they need.
Wiggle Cushion
This teaches time management while taking away your need to call out countless reminders.
KADAMS Kids Visual Timer with Audio Alarm
Believe the hype ! These are a godsend for centers and/tactile play.
Magna-Tiles
Incredibly soothing and helps little ones regulate.
