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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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February 21, 2014
In April, some of the cutest little doggies and kitties with funny little personalities will be warming the hearts of…
February 19, 2014
Toy Fair is always packed with meeting interesting people and all sorts of photo opportunities. The first morning of the…
February 17, 2014
Several months ago somehow we happened to watchย Paw Patrol,ย a new preschool television show that airs on Nickelodeon. Gavin was…
February 14, 2014
Glue Dots provided samples free to facilitate this review and giveaway, any opinions are my own. Being a pediatric occupational…
February 13, 2014
This past week at school I made “friendship cards” with my students so they could practice the art form of…
February 7, 2014
Gavin loves playing in the sand at the beach digging huge holes, and now that we are in the throes…
February 2, 2014
Over the past few years I’ve reviewed some really awesome iPad and iPhone apps for kids. I thought I’d compile…
January 31, 2014
We received some Disney Juior games for preschoolers from Wonder Forge free to facilitate this review. Any opinions are my…
January 29, 2014
Disclosure: I have received free promotional items courtesy of Disney Parks and MomSelect to host my Disney Side @Home Celebration.…
December 30, 2013
We have been huge Disney Junior fans in our house for the past several years, watching mainly Handy Manny, Doc…
December 27, 2013
When Angry Birds GO! Telepods launched back in the Fall, some of my students asked me if I would be…
December 8, 2013
The day after Thanksgiving my family and I went to see the new Disney movie, Frozen. Maybe I was to…
December 7, 2013
A huge trend at Toy Fair this year were robotics toys. Though many toys featured might generally appeal to younger…
December 7, 2013
If you have a son or know boys that are ages 7 and up, Minecraft is the newest technology rage.…
December 2, 2013
When I was at Toy Fair this past February I got a chance to preview the new Barbie iPad makeup…