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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.
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January 12, 2012
When Disney’s Beauty and the Beast first hit the big screen in the 1991, I was a freshman in high school.…
January 2, 2012
Some of you may recognize the familiar mouse from television, Angelina Ballerina. Aside from the Angelina Ballerina television show, there…
December 28, 2011
Before Gavin and I head to bed each night, I try to always include some type of story, whether it…
December 20, 2011
This fabulous kids alarm clock called the Teach Me Time! Clock from Onaroo by American Innovative, is more than just any…
November 25, 2011
At Toy Fair last year, one of the coolest toys I saw were the Hot Wheels Wall Tracks by Mattel.…
November 13, 2011
The weather is getting cooler here in the NorthEast and though we’ve been blessed to have a few really warm…
October 25, 2011
Our pufferfish, squishable stuffed animal, has a permanent home on our couch. Pufferfish doesn’t match any of the decor in…
October 18, 2011
I am constantly on the look out for new and fun educational iPad Apps for kids. I recently tested out…
October 17, 2011
Play kitchens are very popular to expand the social skills and pretend play skills of toddler and preschool aged children…
October 12, 2011
My family and I attended an event about a month or so ago at the opening of Marbles: The Brain…
September 26, 2011
Knock Your Blocks Off is one of the latest game releases from one of my favorite companies, Gamewright, which is…
August 30, 2011
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am a huge lover of Aquadoodle, especially when working with…
August 28, 2011
You might be thinking what exactly is a fidget toy? If you are like me and you have a very…
August 18, 2011
I have been fortunate over the past few months to work with some great companies who have been very supportive…
August 10, 2011
It didn’t take long from some great toy companies like Hasbro to get involved in the iPad app market. With…