For Educators
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
November 29, 2013
It’s been amazing over the last few years to watch Hexbugs evolve. If you aren’t familiar with them, these are…
November 25, 2013
Tiggly is an educational toy for toddlers that works in conjunction with the iPad that I was provided with a…
November 21, 2013
In the toddler and and preschool age range, Disney television and movie stars will dominate toy wish lists everywhere for…
November 15, 2013
Traveling from school to school working with children of all ages on writing and drawing, there are a few invaluable…
November 15, 2013
As a school system professional, I never could have imagined that when I decided to become an occupational therapist, that…
November 13, 2013
I’ve always hated math. Honestly. I went to Catholic school from Kindergarten through 3rd grade and entered public school in…
November 12, 2013
Since February at Toy Fair when the new toys are debuted, I’ve been compiling a list of my favorite toys…
October 30, 2013
Halloween is here! Will any of your children be dressing up in costume as a Skylanders Giants or Skylanders SWAPForce…
October 25, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of the Tiny Love FlexiPlay infant activity gym and the Pack & Go Mini-mobile to…
October 16, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of the Hedbanz Act Up family game from Spinmaster to facilitate this review, any opinions…
October 10, 2013
Disclosure: I was provided with a free sample of Twister Dance Rave Game from Hasbro to facilitate this review, any…
October 7, 2013
Disclosure: I was provided with a Worx Toys space shuttle for the purpose of this review, any opinions are my…
October 2, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of Planet Orbeez’s Ali’s Adventure Park to facilitate this review, any opinions are my own.…
October 1, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of Boom Boom Balloon, a silly balloon popping game from Spinmaster Games to facilitate this…
September 30, 2013
If you are searching to buy your children a tablet device, then you may have come across the LeapPad2, LeapPad…