As teachers and parents of students with special sensory processing needs and abilities, we know that creating a supportive learning environment is crucial for their success. It can be a challenge to meet the unique needs of each student, but by implementing these 10 design strategies, we can work together to create a safe, welcoming, and effective learning environment for all our students. Students with sensory processing needs may become overwhelmed in traditional classroom settings. Consider creating sensory-friendly spaces where […]
A narrated sensory story for whole body listening: “Lending My Heart to Hear”
How do I learn everything I can when someone is telling a story? Why is listening is important? Who will notice when I am ready? How I can listen with my whole body? This sensory story will show me a way. “Lending My Heart to Hear” My ears are hearing and my eyes are watching. My mouth is quiet and my body is still. This is how my heart can open and be filled with thoughts from another teller’s story. […]
A social story for separation anxiety: “A Smile Goodbye”
What can I do when we have to go to work? This social story about why school and work are important, who will care for me there, and how I can make it go by faster will tell me.
A social story for going back to school: “My First Day of School”
What will the first day of school be like? This social story about letting go of summer, what will happen on the first day of school, and how I can make new friends there will tell me.
A new social story book for kids about how to research: “A Story Shows Me How to Be a Hero”
How do I get a new thing I want? This social story about learning how to get new things and becoming a Hero for others from listening to stories will tell me.