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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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All Teacher Resources
July 29, 2010
My review this month for Constructive Playthings is the Clay Center with Play-Doh. Since I am an occupational therapist, hand…
July 24, 2010
I recently had the opportunity to review Ramses Pyramid with a 7 year old friend of mine. Ramses Pyramid is…
July 22, 2010
When my Constructive Playthings free toy catalog arrived in the mail, I couldn’t wait for a free moment to sit…
July 14, 2010
Keri talks with Carla, the designer of the Wubbanub. The Wubbanub was designed initially as a soft cuddly attachment for…
July 7, 2010
Review of Toy Story 3 game called Woody’s Run Around Round-up. For ages 3 and up. Price: $34.95 at www.wildplanet.com…
July 6, 2010
Picking my first toy for review from Constructive Playthings was a challenge. As my experience is mainly with children with…
June 17, 2010
So if you are looking for family games to play with your kids over the summer during the nice outdoor weather…
June 13, 2010
Some exciting news is happening at ToyQueen.com! I have recently been picked to be a member of a core group…
June 8, 2010
For hours I stood in the aisle at Babies R Us it felt like looking for the perfect spoon. Much…
June 6, 2010
For a great way to introduce your child of any age to pictures and books get the Sassy Look Book! It…
May 25, 2010
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reviewing PixOs, yet another fabulous arts and crafts type activity created by Spinmaster…
May 16, 2010
Being a full time working mom who happens to specialize in feeding therapy, I only have a few hours of…
May 10, 2010
ToyQueen interviews Jane Ross from Buckley Boo at ToyFair 2010 in New York City. Tweet
May 9, 2010
As today is Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share one of my favorite places that all mothers, grandmothers and parents…
May 1, 2010
It’s been a few months since Toy Fair and for as quickly as it came and went, on this nice…