Building A Sensory Space


Vestibular
Vestibular system arises in the inner ear and it is responsible for processing movement, changing your head position, direction and speed of movement. If you do 15 minutes of vestibular input that can last up to 12 hours. Kiddo are supposed to have vestibular input 2-3 times a day morning, noon and evening and this can help a kiddo maintain a level of arousal needed to perform activities of daily living.
VESTIBULAR ACTIVITIES
-swinging- toddler, sling, platform, hammock, inner tube, trapeze
-jumping- pillows, trampoline, rebounder
-Bouncing- on large ball, on pillows
-rolling- in barrel, rolling up in blanket, rolling on large ball
-spinning- on chair with wheels, sit n spin toy
-rocking- rocking horse, rocking chair
-hanging upside down- off couch, off lap, from monkey bars, from trapeze bars
-climbing- on playground equipment, on designated furniture
-dancing
-walking/running/hiking
-wheeled toys- roller blades/roller blades, wagons, trikes, scooters
-riding on moving equipment- car, elevator, water bed, chair on wheels
-playground equipment- slides, teeter totter, merry-go-round
gross motor games- catch, soccer, basketball, tag, ball hockey, hopscotch
Therapy Balls Yoga Balls & Peanut Balls
Peanut balls look like 2 balls welded together with a small valley where they meet. Provides all the fun and bounce of a ball with greater stability. Sit or straddle, lay on stomach or back- a very versatile piece of equipment.
Yoga balls are perfect tools for working on balance, strengthening, proximal stability, as well as for providing controlled vestibular and proprioceptive input. Therapy Balls, Children's Indoor Trampolines, Rotating & Spinning devices, & other gross motor Equipment for balance and coordination
Caution: It is recommended that adult supervision be provided at all times when using these, or any other moveable surface.
This peanut shaped balance ball is a fun way to encourage kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance. The constant ball moves increase blood flow and help children get the 'wiggles out', leading to better focus.
This ball also offers more stability than traditional balance balls because of the unique cradling shape.
Encourages kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance and blood flow
Fun way to get the "wiggles out"
More stability than traditional balance balls
Unique design cradles the body


While seating the legs fold and don’t offer any resistance, allowing students to calmly release their extra energy, and strengthen their core. But when the children stand up (after the bell rings), the Chair Ball's feet will keep it from rolling away, helping maintain a clean and tidy classroom or homework area.


For children 3-7

Trampolines
Kids have energy to burn, and if they don't have some way of actually burning it, it's harder for them to concentrate or to get the constructive rest that they also require. As they work out their whole body, kids will develop better fitness, balance, and coordination.


Safety Handrail for Balance Keeping -- The well-padded safety handrail ensures young children can grip well and jump with confidence and not lose their balance while jumping.
Protective Cover for Extra Safety -- The circular protective outerwear protects your children from falling onto the hard steel, safeguarding against any strong impact, scratches and abrasions.




Let the playtime begin. A ball pit for toddlers is a wonderful way for kids 10 months and up to develop fine motor and cognitive skills. 100 ball pit balls included.
High-quality elastic mat and strong elastic bands provide the small trampoline with an even bounce; lasting for years of fun, from 10 months to 5 years and up.
HearthSong Exclusive - Kids can have fun—and be active—together with our unique trampoline built for one or two! Oval in shape, each jumper has a circle to jump within and a handle bar across the center of the trampoline to share.



Swings
The Hammock Chair provides a more open and Vigorous vestibular experience. Extra care is taken in the construction to provide an attractive, durable product of the highest quality. Perfect in clinics, therapy rooms, play and children's rooms. Great alternative to other, more institutional looking pieces of vestibular equipment. The benefits to swings are they are multi purposeful. It takes a child where their senses are already heightened and it gives them the vestibular input that they needed which then allows them to increase their attention to task and at times increase their speech.








Give kids a fun place to hang out and enjoy the calm…or wild rides ahead!

UPGRADED STRAP LENGTH. 50-66 inch strps length , it's stable, firm and durable. It allows multiple kids to swing and play together!
Why settle for second best? Swinging Monkey Products is the leading company trusted by schools, gyms, commercial spaces, art installations and even zoo's! Children (and even monkeys!) cannot get enough of our products. Forget those boring and cheaply made swings! It's time to invest in one of our premium swings and elevate your backyard, making it the talk of the neighborhood! What are you waiting for? Let's turn your backyard into a children's oasis!

Sit and Spin Toys




PROTEAR Kids Ear Protection Safety Ear Muffs, Noise Reduction Hearing Protectors Earmuffs for Concerts, Fireworks, Air Shows
PROTEAR Kids Ear-Protection Safety Ear Muffs
Loud noises can cause permanent hearing loss and even accelerate the process of becoming deaf. Children don't have the world around them like you and I do. Noise levels above 125 decibels for even short periods of time, can cause permanent hearing loss. When exposed to these decibels for longer periods of time the effects are even worse. Baby's hearing are too valuable and to easily damaged.
Our PROTEAR high Noise Reduction Rating (25NRR) Earmuffs are one of the best ways to protect your hearing from damage, especially perfect for kids.


BANZ Kids Headphones – Hearing Protection Earmuffs for Children – Adjustable Headband to fit All Ages – Protect Kids Ears – Block Noise – Fireworks
You now have a solution to providing hearing protection for children with sensitive hearing and kids that need hearing protection.
Banz Kids Hearing Protection Earmuffs effectively attenuate harmful loud noises without shutting out other ambient sounds.
Kids Hearing Protection Earmuffs are easy to wear, with a low profile and no protruding parts that can catch on things. The wide, foam-filled cushions ensure that the set doesn't squeeze uncomfortably, and there is plenty of space for the ears inside the shells. Banz Hearing Protection Earmuffs have a comfy leather-like cover over the headband to ensure all over comfort! Sensitive care. Sensible choice.
Little ears need protection from the high frequency and loud noises that come with crowds, sporting events, fireworks, monster trucks, or even everyday household items like a lawn mower, edger, or vacuum cleaner. Snug ear muffs muffle any intense sound around.
Unlike some ear muffs that don't rotate or adjust, Snug ear muffs hug little ears with a soft padded headband and a skin-friendly breathable plush ear pad. These ear defenders give all-day comfort without feeling squeezed. Fits on a wide range of ages, may fit on some adults.


Little ears need protection from the high frequency and loud noises that come with crowds, sporting events, fireworks, monster trucks, or even everyday household items like a lawn mower, edger, or vacuum cleaner. Snug ear muffs muffle any intense sound around.
Unlike some ear muffs that don't rotate or adjust, Snug ear muffs hug little ears with a soft padded headband and a skin-friendly breathable plush ear pad. These ear defenders give all-day comfort without feeling squeezed. Fits on a wide range of ages, may fit on some adults.


-Fearful of messy play
-Does not enjoy vibrating toys
-Dislike tags on clothing
-Will only wear certain fabrics
-Do not like bare feet on grass or sand
-Bothered by light touch
-brushing varied brushes, textures, drawing with chalk on the body, and erasing with varied textures
-massage- varied oils, powders
-sensory play- water, sand, corn meal, finger paint, play doh, clay
-tactile discrimination activities- retrieving objects from closed box or hidden in rice, beans etc.
-face and body painting, whip cream painting, pudding play, bubble baths
-body tattoos- tattoo/stickers on body parts
Tactile Sensory Fidgets
Includes ONE tactile jellyfish pool or bath toy. Random Color
This cute octopus or jellyfish is really a pool toy water bomb, but it is also a perfect sensory or stress ball.
This large octopus or jellyfish stress ball made from soft wiggly rubber surrounded by a foam interior. The ball has several floppy "arms" that flop and wiggle with ease.
Please note that the arms will not withstand strong tugging and pulling, they would snap off! The ball is best used to throw, squeeze or feel in your hands, very soothing.


Kid's Stretchy Spaghetti Ball, Toss It, Stretch It, Squeeze It
The Sensation Of The "Noodles" Dripping Through Your Fingers
Helps Reduce Stress, Anxiety And Can Increase Focus & Attention
Comes In Assorted Colors


Helping you relax your hands and promote the blood circulation.
Interesting grape ball style can stress relieving when you squeeze toy.
The original Tangle is composed of a series of 90 degree curved sections, jointed together and able to pivot at each point. It can be moved and shaped into various things. Since then it has evolved with new colors, textures, sizes, and purposes to accommodate all users.

Sensory Bins/Water & Sand Play/Bean & Rice Table
This tray is made of polypropylene (PP) plastic number 5.


EASY CLEAN UP: When playtime is over just pack everything into the sand and water wells and place the lid on top eliminating it from taking up space in your yard and losing any pieces. It’s also perfect for taking on the go with you so you can have the beach anywhere, anytime.
For sand play therapy with children
Small size is perfect for travel or when space is at a premium
Stackable, waterproof, durable
Handles lock lid securely in place


SENSORY EXPERIENCE: The sensory table provides children with a relaxing and stress-reducing sensory experience. Sensory tables promote fine motor skills development, self-esteem, confidence and social interaction.


Made in the USA, Wikki Stix are non-toxic of course, and bring a fun and colorful approach to challenging issues. Because Wikki Stix are easy to peel up and reposition, they are virtually “mistake-free” which helps build self-esteem.


-tug of war- rope or fabric
-crawling- through tunnels and boxes
-stair climbing- bumping down stairs
-pulling/pushing- weighted cart, wagon or buggy
-catching- throwing heavy weighted ball
-wheelbarrow walking
-scooter board activities
-hitting a punching bags
-pulling apart resistant toys/objects
-squishing between pillows
-squeezing stress balls
-joint compressions
-heavy exercise- push ups, sit ups
-hammering
-pounding/rolling out large play doh
-hanging from trapeze
-vibration
-massage
-gross motor activities-obstacle courses, stretching and toning exercises
Tunnels & Sensory Sacks


Blast off to outer space without leaving your room! Constructed of spandex and mesh material, this 8-foot, Fun and Function Rocket Resistance Tunnel offers different levels of resistance as kids crawl through to the other side. The vibrant design simulates the rocket ship soaring through the galaxies, while the stretch fabric provides heavy work to help calm children and strengthen their muscles.
Streamers through out the inside of the tunnel for extra fun and adventure. Windows throughout for ventilation and visibility. Wipe clean with a damp cloth when necessary.


This 2pc caterpillar tunnel set is an adorable gift for all kids. The spring-pop tunnel tube joins a triangle pop-up tent together to create a single play area. Each component can be used together or separately. Fast and easy set up/breakdown with no tools required. The lightweight tent is great for indoor or outdoor use. The playtent can be folded flat for convenient storage when it is not in use.

Vibration Sensory Calming Tools & Heated Weighted Toys



TECHNIQUES TO OPTIMIZE LEVEL OF AROUSAL
-slow rocking, rocking chair, lap, sitting, prone
-slow/linear swinging
-vibration- pillow/toy
-deep pressure massage
-joint compressions
-snuggling- in a sleeping bag, in bean bag chair, in large pillows
-weighted vest or collar
-lycra spandex clothing
-rythms-repetition of slow, strong rhythms (song or Rhymes)
-heavy lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling
-warm bath
-stress balls
-chewing- gum, fruit rollup, beef jerky, bungee cord, tubing
-sucking- candy, curly straws
-hide-out/quiet corner- with large pillows
ALERTING ACTIVITIES
-fast spinning
-spinning on a chair, sit-n spin
-quick bouncing- on ball/lap
-wheeled toys- quick ride on wagon, trike
-chewing ice chips
-sucking-popsicles, frozen grapes, sour candy
-drinking ice water
-tag
-cold water play
-playing loud musical instruments
-cause and effect sound and light toy
Sensory Tents & Ball Tents
Perfect for a backyard adventure or indoor fun on a rainy day. Pacific Play Tents is dedicated to creating the high quality play tents, using quality craftsmanship and durable materials that can withstand years of play. Playtime Has Never Been This Fun
Hide, Play and Explore in Pacific Play Tents Colorful tent. Play tents and tunnels (sold separately) are great for developing children’s coordination and motor skills, all while playing and having fun!
Build Confidence, Strength and Coordination


The play tent is a durable, safe play tent that is perfect for girls and boys. Measuring 35 inches in length by 34 inches in width by 38 inches in height, the tent has a roomy interior but will still fit easily in any room, on the porch or in a small backyard space.




Love Tree teepee tent is a wonderful place for kids to rest and have fun.
Kids love to read and draw in the tent, their imagination will be released in their own space. Our play tent is a great gift for children.
Larger space, more happiness
The large space allows your child to spend time with friends in their own playhouse.
Your children will love the Galactic Rocket Ship Play Tent. It will inspire their ever growing imagination. They will even be delighted sharing the play tent with siblings and friends while taking on roles such as astronauts, captains, space explores, aliens, and so much more.


Indoor kids play tent has the shape of the natural stump, will inspired toddler's interests and imaginations when playing forest theme game with this tree house play tent, to make them feel like playing in the virgin forest.


Sensory Lights


This product reproduce the sparkling sea and allows you to feel as immersed in the deep sea calm
Projects relaxing water waves on the ceiling for a soothing bedtime effect
With this lamp can achieve a sense for physical and mental relaxing effect
Ocean Wave Projector: With Remote controller & touch senor keys, dual-optional and more convenient for operation. Can be used to turn on/off the lamp, change lighting mode, adjust the volume, to set automatically turn off timer.

Lamp Mode and Projection Mode - Two ways to use this kids night light. with the white dome, it’s a desk lamp. without the white dome, it’s a star projector.



Set the timer and choose the Ocean wave sound, you will find your baby is out in no time. This is a great option if you are putting your little one down for a nap.
White Noise Sound Machine: Built in 6 soothing sounds (White Noise, Ocean Wave, Summer Night, Thunder, Brook, and Rain) a variety of white noise options to filter out surrounding distractions that may disturb your minds.






Cushy and plush, soft play toys from AmazonBasics offer kids loads of learning entertainment, whether it’s practicing coordination and gross motor skills or simply releasing energy with rough-and-tumble time. The soft play toys make a great choice for a playroom at home, a day care center, or a preschool classroom.
2-Piece Barrel
Up, over, through—let the fun begin! Whether climbing on or rolling over, this set of two soft shapes supports early physical development. Use them separately or secure the two barrels together by connecting the interlocking hook-and-loop strips.
Have an active and energetic toddler around? He might have loads of toys, but this adorable tunnel is one he simply can’t do without! Use it to play peek-a-boo with your infant, then watch with pride as your little one progresses to crawling- hesitantly at first, then full of confidence- through his favorite toy.


Who knew such a fun activity can be such a therapeutic sensory experience for your child. Crawling in the ball pit may strengthen your child’s muscles. Throwing and rolling the balls can improve their fine motor skills and the unique tactile experience can both awaken the senses and calm them down for deep relaxation.


Bean bag cover can hide kid's stuffed animals and all soft items, creating a fun bean bag chair
100% cotton canvas, soft, durable and cozy. Children love sitting on this storage bag to watch TV, read book or sleep every day
The revolutionary KidsErgo is the safe and healthy way to sit. Children are happier and learn better when they can sit actively.
Teachers report that students sitting on KidsErgo often improve significantly in posture, concentration, participation, and behavior. Moving and stretching addresses key aspects of UDL (Universal Design for Learning), including enhancing self-regulation through stress reduction, decreasing hyperactivity, and increasing focus.


We don’t take ourselves too seriously at Big Joe – that’s why we make bean bag chairs. But, we do make the very best chairs available because we want our moms to be proud of us. Oh, and we want you to be happy, too. You’re loveable and no one can take that away from you.
Our exercise ball, covered with hundreds of small bumps, makes regular ball activities even more stimulating
Working on the ball strengthens core muscles, body awareness, balance and attention
Great seating alternative that is movement friendly


Sensory Bumps in Side Handles
Fidgety fingers naturally find the sensory bumps in side handles which provides a tactile and discrete texture to use when in need of extra sensory input.
Muscle Strengthening
Therapy bands easily slide under the chair or tie to top handle to improve gross motor skills, facilitate muscle tone, and release energy.
Movement & Core Development
Abilitations Inflatable Dream Chair, 14 Inch Seat and 23-1/2 Inch Back


The most comfortable Stuffed Animal Bean Bag Chair - the Stuffie Seat holds more than 100 toys to become a lounger with back support your kids will love to read, play or watch TV on while you enjoy some quiet time
Other Sensory Room Suggestions

