For Educators
Teacher Resource Hub
OT-informed classroom tools, printables, and strategies for supporting neurodivergent learners — from an occupational therapist who has worked alongside hundreds of teachers.
Featured Classroom Resources
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K–2
3–5
Free
Sensory Red Flags Checklist
12 classroom behaviors that may signal sensory processing differences — and what they mean. Print-ready, designed for teacher use.
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K–2
Free
Fine Motor Warm-Up Cards
25 quick fine motor activities (2–5 minutes each) for morning meeting, transitions, or brain breaks. Supports pencil grip and handwriting readiness.
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K–8
Free
Setting Up a Sensory Corner
Step-by-step guide to creating a calming sensory space in any classroom — with budget options under $50 total.
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All Grades
Professional
IEP Language Suggestion Bank
Ready-to-adapt language for sensory processing and fine motor goals in IEP documents. Cross-referenced with IDEA categories.
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All Grades
Free
Parent Communication Templates
Professionally worded templates for sharing sensory concerns with families — kind, clear, and focused on collaboration rather than diagnosis.
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K–5
Classroom Kit: Supporting Sensory Needs
A curated supply list of sensory tools that belong in every K–5 classroom — organized by budget and function.
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🎒 Free Classroom Starter Kit
Everything above — the checklist, warm-up cards, IEP language bank, and communication templates — bundled into one free download for educators.
Download the Free Kit
All Teacher Resources
July 10, 2022
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December 1, 2021
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May 1, 2020
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April 2, 2020
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January 1, 2020
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December 30, 2019
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February 11, 2018
Gross motor activities for preschoolers are so important! As parents and educators we focus so much on teaching little kids…
December 18, 2017
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November 22, 2017
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November 2, 2017
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October 31, 2017
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October 30, 2017
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