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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
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September 28, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of Mega Bloks First Builders Billy BeatsTM Dancing Piano to facilitate this review. Any opinions are…
September 23, 2013
Disclosure: I was provided the MegaBloks Fire Truck Finn toy free, to facilitate this review. Any opinions are my own.…
September 15, 2013
Disclosure: I was provided with samples of Erba Vita Natural Supplements for children and adults to facilitate this review. Any…
September 14, 2013
Disclosure: I was provided with a sample of the LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum kids tablet for review. A few additional pre-loaded…
September 12, 2013
Disclosure: I received compensation to help promote the KiddoTags 10,000 fan giveaway, any additional opinions are my own. We just…
September 11, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of the Touchy Feely Game from Marbles The Brain Store to facilitate this review. Any…
September 7, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of these soft, foam blocks from Soft Blocks. Any opinions are my own. For the…
September 5, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of Mothers Therapy Organics natural hand sanitizers and lotions to facilitate this post. Any opinions…
August 28, 2013
Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to the Boston Museum of Science to facilitate this post. Any opinions are my own.…
August 27, 2013
Disclosure: I received a sample of the InnoTab3 and InnoTab3s Wi-Fi Learning Tablet from VTech to facilitate this review, any…
August 25, 2013
Disclosure: I received promo codes to complete this Lots2Spot app review. Any opinions are my own. Since Gavin was little,…
August 22, 2013
Disclosure: I received a free download code for the Little Pim language learning app, Spanish Colors. Any opinions are my…
August 21, 2013
Disclosure: I was provided with a free sample of the Chasin’ Cheeky ring toss game from Hasbro to facilitate this…
August 19, 2013
Disclosure: I was invited to attend an event, sponsored by P&G Everyday that shared some great Back to School tips…
August 14, 2013
For those of you with preschool aged children, it’s possible that Doc McStuffins is a household name. So, here’s your…