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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
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May 7, 2013
At Toy Fair this year, I heard about a new movie release from Disney, Planes, a 3D feature that will…
May 3, 2013
Just a few weeks ago when Spring began to arrive, I started cleaning out some of the cabinets at home.…
April 14, 2013
In my opinion, reward charts are crucial to the daily existence of toddler and preschool aged children, in terms of…
April 13, 2013
I started blogging on this website at the suggestion of my husband, who saw my passion for sharing unique toys,…
April 6, 2013
There are just some classic Hasbro games that have been bestsellers for decades, Yahtzee being one of them. I won’t…
April 1, 2013
With the iPad, iPhone, Wii, Xbox 360 and televisions that connect to the internet, video streaming services like Hulu Plus…
March 28, 2013
Last summer I had the pleasure of reviewing the BabbaBox from BabbaCo, a subscription based, themed arts and crafts kit, designed…
March 26, 2013
Preschool and Kindergarten aged children are building strength, control and coordination in their fingertips, which they will need in order…
March 23, 2013
At Toy Fair just a few weeks ago, I was able to preview several new Barbie toys. Aside from a…
March 19, 2013
The Easter season is here! Hiding those plastic eggs with small candy inside both indoors and out, is such a…
March 15, 2013
As an occupational therapist, when Gavin was born, I knew a lot about developmental baby toys. However, those of us…
March 5, 2013
When I was asked to have a GameTruck Party, even though Gavin is to young to appreciate it, how…
February 17, 2013
As soon as kids around 1-year-old begin to pull themselves up to a standing position and begin to walk, riding…
February 5, 2013
Everyday as an occupational therapist I’m teaching kids to write letters, numbers and draw pictures. For most of the children…
January 27, 2013
Gavin is watching more television than I’d like to admit these days, but I try my best to preview what…