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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
April 29, 2011
Need to get the kids outside to play? Need some fun toys for exploring outside in the garden and in…
April 25, 2011
You see children all over town, clutching their favorite hand held toys, one in each hand, and they often include…
April 18, 2011
Dear Mr. Mark Teague, I recently had the pleasure of reading your latest book LaRue Across America: Postcards from the…
April 15, 2011
This month from Constructive Playthings, Gavin and I have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen reviewing the Classic…
April 5, 2011
Color Blanks by Rose Art allows both children and adults the ability to design their own unique, three dimensional plastic…
April 4, 2011
I think at this point, most everyone knows the roles of Kristi Yamaguchi as a renowned Olympic gold medalist figure…
March 31, 2011
Many of you know that I make my living daily as an occupational therapist working with children. Β At all sorts…
March 30, 2011
I have been reviewing the Smarcks Blocks at home and on some of my home visits the past few months…
March 26, 2011
One of the biggest differences we saw at Toy Fair this year was how many toy companies not only showcased…
March 24, 2011
A few months ago I had the pleasure of reviewing several Wikki Stix products. Β I have been using Wikki Stix…
March 22, 2011
Parents, I see the look on your faces when I show up to your house or your child comes home…
March 14, 2011
Griffin Technology is a company you might not know by name, but you would probably recognize many of the accessories…
March 7, 2011
At Toy Fair 2011 in New York City at the Jacob Javitts Center a few weeks ago, there were many…
February 23, 2011
Since it’s school vacation time here in Massachusetts, it means that Disney on Ice Toy Story 3 is in town!…
February 13, 2011
Today I had one of the most memorable experiences of my life attending the Hasbro Showroom for Toy Fair 2011.…