How to Build a Sensory-Friendly Classroom: 7 Easy Wins | Sensory Tools That Boost Focus

Why do we love a sensory friendly classroom? Because everyone has a sensory system! Which means that even students who are not visibly struggling with sensory processing, can still benefit from sensory tools! By having sensory tools available for the entire classroom, you'll likely see improved learning, attention, and behavior! Today's video shares 7 tips for setting up a sensory friendly classroom! Table of Contents 0:00 Intro 0:32 Everyone has a sensory system → benefits for all students 1:45 Meeting sensory thresholds 3:23 The 8 senses 3:28 Tip 1 — Flexible seating (wiggle seats, bands, standing, balls) 4:48 Tip 2 — Sensory sticks (alerting vs calming choices) 5:52 Tip 3 — Regular sensory breaks (simple movement before/after transitions) 6:38 Tip 4 — Multi-sensory teaching (movement/tactile/music in lessons) 7:29 Tip 5 — Visual schedules (classwide & individual; first-then) 8:56 Tip 6 — Calming strategies at seats (lap pads, chair push-ups) 9:40 Tip 7 — Teach self-regulation This video had SO MUCH good information, but trust us when we say it's just the tip of the iceberg! Take advantage of all we have to offer by taking our New Eduction Course! Improving Focus & Behavior In The Classroom https://harkla.co/products/classroom-... Be sure to LIKE this video, and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss all the valuable information we share about all things sensory, special needs, and child development. #SensoryFriendly #InclusiveClassroom #OccupationalTherapy #OTTips #TeacherTips #ClassroomManagement #SensoryProcessing #FlexibleSeating #SensoryBreaks #Proprioception #VisualSchedules #ZonesOfRegulation #AlertProgram #MultiSensoryLearning #StudentRegulation Links: Harkla https://harkla.co/ Hakla Blog https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs All Things Sensory Podcast by Harkla https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast New Eduction Course! Improving Focus & Behavior In The Classroom https://harkla.co/products/classroom-... Top 8 Sensory Breaks for Kids in School    • 8 Easy Sensory Breaks for Focus, Calm & Re...   Weighted lap pad https://harkla.co/collections/focus/p... Weighted vest https://harkla.co/collections/focus/p... Free Sensory Sticks PDF Download https://harkla.co/collections/courses... Podcast # 4 - VISUAL SCHEDULES: HOW TO GET STARTED https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/4-vis... BrainWorks https://sensationalbrain.com/brainworks/ Noise canceling headphones: 1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWYWH43/... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBRXDZN/... Weighted pencil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FY19DC/ Alert Program https://www.alertprogram.com The Just Right! Curriculum https://sensationalbrain.com/shop/bra... Zones of Regulation https://zonesofregulation.com/index.html Wiggle seats https://www.amazon.com/Wiggle-Seat-In... T-stools https://www.amazon.com/Kore-Kids-Wobb... Bouncy bands https://www.amazon.com/Gafly-Chair-Ba... Therapy ball https://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Ball-... *Sensory over-responsivity in elementary school: prevalence and social-emotional correlates - National Library of Medicine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19153...