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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
All Teacher Resources
January 26, 2013
What do you think about ice hockey for kids? I grew up in a hockey family. Both my younger brother…
January 1, 2013
The time of year has come when the warm days here in the NorthEast are few and far between. Similar…
December 18, 2012
Several weeks ago I finally took a trip into Boston and learned all about Lush handmade cosmetics. I am a…
December 16, 2012
So for 2012, what are the best children’s toys? For those of you who don’t know, I also write as…
December 15, 2012
As the mother of a 3-year-old and an occupational therapist working with children throughout the day on lots of arts…
December 14, 2012
Usually around February we hear about the new toys and products that will be released in the upcoming year. I…
December 12, 2012
Since my son goes to daycare, I’ve had lots of practice over the past few years packing his lunch. I…
November 21, 2012
Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for…
November 18, 2012
We just received our XBox 360 with Kinect a few months ago. We’ve tested out the Sesame Street TV, Nat…
November 13, 2012
You may have in your game closet, the original Elefun game from Hasbro. You know the one, with the elephant…
November 6, 2012
Gavin turned 3 a few weeks ago. This birthday has been so bittersweet for me. My baby is definitely a…
October 31, 2012
A few months ago we sold our Wii for an XBox 360 with Kinect sensor. I had several opportunities at…
October 8, 2012
I hate bugs and so don’t primarily most of the adult people I know, especially my co-workers. However, my son,…
September 17, 2012
Years later, the familiar Lauri pegboard is still available, but it has now morphed into the Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Playset.…
September 7, 2012
Being an occupational therapist, art easels for kids are a popular recommendation. But why? Not only do they provide a…