These 16 sensory room products can provide a multisensory experience while decreasing sensory processing and autism meltdowns.
These sensory room ideas are suitable for schools, clinics, and homes. Create a multisensory environment designed to support self-regulation.
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Fun for both kids and adults, this custom hand-made Giant Light Peg Board is a giant-size take on the classic lite bright. Simply plug it into an electrical outlet and let the light and colors create the ultimate sensory experience. Adjust the sensory light color and brightness, with its wireless remote control. Make your creations stand out with different light modes (fade, flash, jump, sound response, etc...), that truly make your light design come to life. Let the fun last for hours as you light up your life with this giant lite bright from Sensory Crafters. Create shapes and pictures using light with these bright and beautiful colorful pegs. This exciting wall-mountable giant lite bright promotes fine motor skills, exploration, and curiosity. Your guests will be simply captivated and amazed by all the colors and the magnificent glow! Our giant light peg board is the perfect addition to your… Sensory Room · Calming Corner · School · Dental Office · Community Center · Children’s Museum · Store · STEM Classroom · Special Event · Lobby · Pediatric Offices · Medical Facilities · and Waiting Rooms. Video example of sound activation https://youtu.be/Cvl-R13laFM This Light Peg Board is made from quality high-quality wood with a laser-cut peg insert. It measures approx 28"L x 20" W x 4" H (actual dimensions may vary). DIY pegs are approximately 1.1" diameter x 4" Tall. Solid Acrylic pegs also work with this pegboard (not included). This listing includes - 1 light peg board (wall unit) - 90 x 1-inch translucent DIY pegs/tubes (***see note about DIY pegs below***) - Peg Coloring Pack (Coloring and glue) - Led remote - 1 x power supply (USA 120v AC) PLEASE NOTE - Light Pegs (tubes) are shipped empty due to shipping weight. DIY colored peg assembly is a very simple and fun activity. Instructions are included. Contains small parts. Not intended for children ages 3 and under. ***Safety and Maintenance Guide for Sensory Crafters Products*** We appreciate your choice to engage with Sensory Crafters for your sensory play and exploration needs. Our commitment to your safety and satisfaction is unwavering. To ensure responsible use and optimal enjoyment of our products, we have compiled important guidelines for your reference. General Safety Precautions: Supervision: Regardless of age or ability, having a responsible adult present during sensory play is crucial. Inspection: Inspect products for wear, damage, or loose parts prior to each use. If any defects, loose parts, or other concerns arise, discontinue use immediately. Allergies: Be mindful of allergies or sensitivities individuals may have to certain materials. Assembly: Proper assembly is essential for products with removable or adjustable parts to prevent accidents. Falling Hazard: If wall-mounting, it is strongly recommended that you use frame-locking hardware when appropriate and that installation be performed only by a qualified professional. Improperly mounted items can cause serious injury. Wall-mount at your own risk. Age Consideration: Our products are thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide range of individuals, including children, teens, adults, and the elderly. However, we want to emphasize that our items are not suitable for children under the age of three. Due to small parts and potential hazards, extra caution is advised for this age group. Individual Considerations: Furthermore, it's essential to exercise careful judgment when considering the suitability of our products for individuals with special needs, mental differences, or any other unique circumstances. While many of our items can be engaging and enjoyable, personal sensitivities and requirements vary. We encourage caregivers, parents, and individuals themselves to assess each product's appropriateness based on their understanding of specific needs and conditions. ***Disconnect all electrical devices, along with their power adapters, from their power source (e.g., wall outlet or power strip) after each use. It's essential not to leave products plugged in when unattended to prevent potential electrical hazards and ensure safety. Personal Responsibility: While Sensory Crafters takes pride in creating inclusive products, we cannot anticipate every individual's needs or sensitivities. We encourage you to make informed decisions about product usage based on your best judgment. Our team is available to address any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for making Sensory Crafters a part of your sensory journey. By adhering to these guidelines, you ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who engage with our products.
Many children benefit from a sensory room at home, a place for them to escape and relax with sensory tools to help release tension!
With a few simple taps, these lights have the ability to transform any space into a stimulating, enjoyable and sensory room for kids, providing visual stimuli that can capture kids' attention and interest. Simply swipe across the areas you want to turn on and swipe again to turn off. By incorporating these sensory lights into daily routines, therapists, parents, and educators can provide a valuable tool in the holistic development and well-being of kids. . Helps eye-hand coordination: Children under the spectrum often have sensory sensitivities and may engage in repetitive behaviors. Touching the lights and swiping to turn them on or off can help break the cycle of repetitive movements and encourage a wider range of motor skills. This promotes physical coordination and spatial awareness. Enhances Sensory Integration: For many children, managing emotions can be challenging. Touch lights offer a calming effect through their soft, adjustable lighting. The ability to dim or control the intensity of the lights can help create a soothing atmosphere, which aids in emotional regulation and relaxation. This can be particularly useful during transitions, bedtime routines, or times of heightened stress or anxiety. Improves self-regulation: This can lead to better self-regulation and overall sensory processing abilities. Facilitates Communication and Interaction: Sensory lights provide a shared experience that can facilitate communication and interaction among children and their peers, siblings, or caregivers. These Tap-Tap lights can act as a point of focus and mutual interest, allowing for joint attention and shared play experiences. This can contribute to the development of social skills, turn-taking, and joint activities. The touch-sensitive light is the perfect tool to use with your youngster, allowing you to create a calming and cozy atmosphere or a stimulating environment with just a few simple taps. It fosters curiosity and social interaction through tactile and optical play, making it an ideal choice for children on the autism spectrum. Sensory touch lights assist these children with sensory input, active engagement, a soothing effect, visual aid, and social connections, all tailored to their individual needs. These features contribute to their overall growth and peace of mind, providing a range of benefits from a calming glow to a playful companion, helping your child grow and develop in various ways. Installation Process: *Note for Canada: The destination country will require duties and taxes to be paid. The responsibility of the duty and tax charges lies in the hands of the end customer. Unfortunately, we do not have control over this matter, so we can not estimate nor control it.
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DIY Sensory Rooms: Have you ever thought about creating a sensory room or space for your child, but thought it would be too expensive or you would need to dedicate an entire room? We know that sensory rooms have a huge calming effect on our children, so, we challenged a couple of moms (and two behav
This one-of-a-kind sensory room was created for use in medical and dental clinics, hospitals, schools, libraries, offices, or your own personal home. Crafted in-house by Sensory Health Creative Director, this room features five custom, sensory-positive art pieces, including: - (1) 4'×6' Hand-beaded jellyfish acoustic panel - (2) 20" UV glow aquarium plant shadowboxes - (1) Fiberoptic jellyfish light - (3) Hand-sequined fish For added comfort, style, and sensory modulation, the room also comes with: - (1) Ivory boucle storage bench - (1) Ivory boucle storage ottoman - (2) Iridescent acrylic side tables - (1) Acrylic stand - Iridescent shell dish filled with a variety of sensory toys - Ultra-soft noise-blocking earmuffs with sunglasses and stand - Navy noise-blocking curtains tailored to the size of your space with hanging materials - (1) Sand-colored rug tailored to the size of your space - (3) Purple LED lights Anything that you'd like to see in your unique sensory space can be added. Let us know your unique needs and we will meet them. NOTE: This listing is not for the purchase of a sensory room. This listing is for the purchase of a one-hour consultation with Sensory Health's CEO Ben Hudson and Creative Director Erin Beal. This consultation allows us to collaborate with you to customize certain sensory room items--such as noise-blocking curtains and rugs--to suit the size and function of your unique space. Final sensory room price, including your shipping and/or installment options, will be determined based on those factors. We look forward to speaking with you!
You don't need a big budget or a lot of space to create an amazing sensory room. Make a sensory space that includes a calm down corner and sensory wall.
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These 16 sensory room products can provide a multisensory experience while decreasing sensory processing and autism meltdowns.
Tactile Sensory Board - Shaggy Texture - Chenille Fabric (Soft & Shaggy), Sensory Board for SensoryProcessingDisorder, Autism, Adhd Our texture series of sensory wall panels promotes sensory exploration through tactile, visual, and auditory interaction and can be used to promote calming and improve alertness. Tactile play encourages one to explore different textures in a fun and familiar way. Our "Soft & Shaggy" Board -is the newest board in our line of sensory panels. Its texture is made from soft, plush "and shaggy" Chenille fabric lade over a soft padded backing. These beautiful designs can bring a "WOW-FACTOR" to any empty wall and is perfect for classrooms, clinics, waiting rooms, childcare facilities, sensory rooms, and bedrooms. Our boards are solid wood, handmade, and incredibly high-quality. They can be used as wall art (a beautiful addition to any wall), placed on a table for hours of play, or as a fun classroom activity. This soft & shaggy fabric can be used as a coping strategy for both young children as well as adults with sensory processing disorders. It can also be a creative tool for play therapy, teaching cause and effect relationships, self-regulation, and stress management. We custom-make each board in our workshop, so variations in wood, wood patterns, and size may vary somewhat from board to board. Our products are often made to order, so please allow up to 10 business days for delivery (while most deliveries are made much faster. We have many other sizes, colors, and options available, so, if you have any special requests, just let us know. *** Be sure to note the number of the fabric selected when making your purchase*** If you are giving this as a gift we'd be happy to gift-wrap it for just $10. Just send us a message before or after your purchase, and we'll arrange it. These are extremely high-quality solid wood shadowbox-style sensory boards. Each measuring iapproximately 18"wide. We can customize the frame to almost any size, so if you need something special just ask. We take great care when creating our wood pieces, however, they are designed for gentle use and should be used with adult supervision. They will not withstand rough play. We can provide replacement parts in most cases (for an additional fee), but will not accept returns for broken artwork. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Use with adult supervision. Great gift for waiting rooms, nursery decor, baby showers, and birthdays.
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These sensory room ideas are suitable for schools, clinics, and homes. Create a multisensory environment designed to support self-regulation.
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LED Inflatable Sensory Pool Promotes engagement and relaxation in sensory spaces for children aged 3 years and up. Our sensory pool offers an enriching sensory experience with spatial awareness benefits. This multifunctional pool suits both balls and water, enhancing coordination, promoting social interaction, and offering visual and tactile stimulation. This product bridges play and therapeutic benefits, being versatile enough for water or ball use. Its most striking feature, the integrated LED lights, provides an immersive sensory experience. These lights, available in red, yellow, and blue, can operate in static or flashing modes, thereby adapting to various sensory needs and preferences. Designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind, this pool requires four AA batteries (not included) for operation and pairs effortlessly with our inflating and deflating pump SD10357, simplifying setup and storage. To deepen the sensory exploration, adding two packs of our calming sensory balls (available separately SD10058) fills the pool to two-thirds, offering a unique tactile experience. This adaptability makes it an exceptional tool for sensory integration therapy, encouraging fine motor skill development and sensory processing. Beyond its primary sensory and therapeutic uses, the LED Inflatable Sensory Pool serves as a dynamic resource for learning and social interaction. It supports a myriad of activities aimed at enhancing colour and shape recognition, understanding cause and effect, and developing tracking and switching skills. As such, it constitutes a vital asset for environments dedicated to children with sensory processing needs, enabling relaxation, social interaction, and overall sensory regulation. Overview Material: PVC Size and measurements Height: 45 cm Length: 210 cm Width: 180 cm Volume: 1200 l
We absolutely LOVE the Kodo Kids Light Lab! This light table is magnificent! The Kodo Kids Light Lab is a round light table that is removable from it's stand and can be used on the floor too. It is LED and changes colors as well. This light table is the total package! It even comes with a beautiful removable sand tray! The Kodo Kids Light Lab also comes with a beautiful set of wireless controls with perfect kid size knobs to change the color of the light table! It even has three programmable buttons to remember three of your favorite colors. This light table is very unique in the fact that it can be both a light table that you stand or sit in a chair at, and a light table you sit on the floor to play with. Infants and young toddlers can even sit on it to play, when it is on the floor. The sand tray is a really great aspect of this light table as well. It makes sensory box play very easy! You can put dried and colored rice or pasta on the sand tray as well as any type of play sand, moon sand, kinetic sand, etc. One of my favorite features about the Kodo Kids Light Lab is that the bluest blue color acts as a black light! Check out our amazing pics below! Find the Kodo Kids light lab HERE Please be sure to check out our videos and photos below! My twins absolutely love the Kodo Kids Light Lab! It is just gorgeous! See hundreds more awesome light table play and light play ideas on Light Table Play 101 Follow Epic Childhood's board Light Table Play 101 on Pinterest.
Sensory Colour Changing Light Cube Table 40cm A robust, lightweight cube doubling as a mood light and versatile furniture in sensory spaces. This cube illuminates to provide soft mood lighting, thereby creating a calming atmosphere ideal for sensory play and relaxation. Embark on a journey of sensory discovery by using this cube to experiment with light and colour. Layering different fabrics on top can reveal stunning colour mixing effects, providing an entertaining and educational experience. Additionally, this cube can highlight various materials, including our squidgy sparkle range, adding depth and intrigue to sensory activities. Its robust construction and appealing design make it a fantastic addition to any sensory space, inviting exploration and interaction. The cube not only illuminates to create mesmerising visual effects but also serves as a practical tool for teaching children about the principles of light. Designed for easy use, its wireless remote control allows for seamless adjustments, ensuring that creating the perfect sensory environment is always at your fingertips. Encourage children to explore, learn, and relax with this versatile cube, a luminous beacon in any sensory journey. Overview Colour: Multicoloured Material: Plastic Age Range: 3-4 years + Size and measurements Height: 40 cm Length: 40 cm Width: 40 cm
SENSORY STIMULATION: The combination of color changing bubbles, moving fish, and gentle hum make this bubble lamp the ideal sensory product that stimulates the senses and creates a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Ideal for children with autism, special needs, or ADHD. DECORATIVE DISPLAY: Use this water bubble tube to enhance the décor of your living room, bedroom, playroom or even your office or waiting room. A floor lamp, fish tank, and column water fountain all in one makes it a great way to upgrade any room. EASY TO USE: To set up the bubble tube, simply fill the column with water, insert the pretend fish and plug in. LED lights are bright and energy efficient, making them cost effective to run. Secure your bubble tube to the wall to prevent accidents and spillages with Playlearn’s compatible bubble tube bracket ASIN B07NS7G3ST, Included for free with this bubble tube REMOTE CONTROL: Use remote control included to conveniently control all features. Illuminate this lamp with your favorite color, and jazz up its mode and speed at the touch of a button. Customize this novelty bubble lamp and make it yours! 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Playlearn is committed to your complete satisfaction. Need help ... reach out to us to and we'll put a smile back on your face.
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With a few simple taps, these lights have the ability to transform any space into a stimulating, enjoyable and sensory room for kids, providing visual stimuli that can capture kids' attention and interest. Simply swipe across the areas you want to turn on and swipe again to turn off. By incorporating these sensory lights into daily routines, therapists, parents, and educators can provide a valuable tool in the holistic development and well-being of kids. . Helps eye-hand coordination: Children under the spectrum often have sensory sensitivities and may engage in repetitive behaviors. Touching the lights and swiping to turn them on or off can help break the cycle of repetitive movements and encourage a wider range of motor skills. This promotes physical coordination and spatial awareness. Enhances Sensory Integration: For many children, managing emotions can be challenging. Touch lights offer a calming effect through their soft, adjustable lighting. The ability to dim or control the intensity of the lights can help create a soothing atmosphere, which aids in emotional regulation and relaxation. This can be particularly useful during transitions, bedtime routines, or times of heightened stress or anxiety. Improves self-regulation: This can lead to better self-regulation and overall sensory processing abilities. Facilitates Communication and Interaction: Sensory lights provide a shared experience that can facilitate communication and interaction among children and their peers, siblings, or caregivers. These Tap-Tap lights can act as a point of focus and mutual interest, allowing for joint attention and shared play experiences. This can contribute to the development of social skills, turn-taking, and joint activities. The touch-sensitive light is the perfect tool to use with your youngster, allowing you to create a calming and cozy atmosphere or a stimulating environment with just a few simple taps. It fosters curiosity and social interaction through tactile and optical play, making it an ideal choice for children on the autism spectrum. Sensory touch lights assist these children with sensory input, active engagement, a soothing effect, visual aid, and social connections, all tailored to their individual needs. These features contribute to their overall growth and peace of mind, providing a range of benefits from a calming glow to a playful companion, helping your child grow and develop in various ways. Installation Process: *Note for Canada: The destination country will require duties and taxes to be paid. The responsibility of the duty and tax charges lies in the hands of the end customer. Unfortunately, we do not have control over this matter, so we can not estimate nor control it.
Here are several tutorials for things that you can make to bring a little joy to your sensory sensitive friends and loved ones.
Sensory rugs are so great for children’s learning and very beneficial for their development. Children are usually very attracted to sensory rugs that stimulate their senses with different textures and colors. The great news is
These 16 sensory room products can provide a multisensory experience while decreasing sensory processing and autism meltdowns.