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Things I used as a pre-school SENCO
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items I have put together this list of all the things I use as a SENCO in a pre-school, looking after children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and global developmental delay.
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Autism attention bucket toys
Fidget toys
Attention autism bucket ideas
Autism attention bucket toys
These are great for autism attention bucket. I would use them as a ready steady go game. Follow me on Tiktok to see how I use them.
20 PCS Catapult Slingshot Rubber Chicken Toys
This is another great ready, steady, go game. You can also add maths into this by counting how many pumps to get a certain distance as well as seeing the balloon bigger or smaller.
Solace Balloon Car Toy Set with Pump & Racers
I use these by hiding them in a book pretending to read the page and it flutters out around the room. Great for catching their attention.
16Pcs Flying Fairy Autism Toys, Magic Mixies
These are a great attention grabbing toy for the attention bucket
Pack of 2 LED Swivel Fan Wand Toys
This is another great attention grabbing toys. Great for autism attention buckets.
Potato Chip Snake Jump Toy Prank Gift
Fidget toys
These are super cool, great fidgets. Once you've mastered a spin your hands will be occupied for hours. Stim without fear 😀
3 Pieces Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Stress Relief
For help with sensory texture tolerance
Help your child feel safe exploring textures like slime and sand with these sensory tolerance tips. in 2025 | Sensory crafts, Infant sensory activities, Sensory room
Attention autism bucket ideas
This is another attention autism bucket activity. A texture tolerance plan, is an idea on how you can build a childs tolerance level to different textures in a safe way so they feel less overwhelmed with them.
This is how I would to a sensory texture tolerance activity and then finish with attention bucket. #attentionbucket #senparents #sensoryissues #bubbles #autismawareness
This is my video on how I use sticky chicken to help improve children's attention span and impulse control.
This is how I use sticky chicken to improve childrens attention span and impulse control.Ignore the dog barking at the beginning, she wanted to play with sticky chicken! This is how I would use sticky chicken in the attention bucket 🪣 Great activity for improving attention span, impulse control and understanding of different words such as stretchy. ##autismawareness #attentionbucket#senparents #stickychicken #earlyyearspractitioner
This is an attention autism bucket activity, to build children with autism, adhd and other SEND, attention span and impulse control.
🌟Sensory tolerance and bucket time! 🌟 Today, I demonstrated a simple yet effective way to begin building a child’s sensory tolerance level using the attention bucket approach. This strategy is supported by a “now and next” method, which helps children clearly understand what activity is happening now and what will happen next. By providing this visual and structured routine, children feel more secure and can gradually develop stronger attention and comprehension skills. To start, I introduced a sensory play activity with flour, allowing the child to watch me scoop and pour before having a turn themselves. This hands-on activity not only encourages imitation but also builds confidence in engaging with different sensory textures. Following this, we moved on to a fun bucket activity, designed to support impulse control, attention skills, and focus. These types of structured sensory play sessions are excellent for helping children increase tolerance, regulate emotions, and develop the foundations for future learning.