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    Special Needs
    School Specialty • Sep 25, 2018 • Last Modified: Aug 3, 2022

    Must-Haves for Creating a Calming Sensory Space

    More schools are embracing the concept of replacing time out/punishment and even suspension with rooms for quiet retreats. The terms can be widely varied from Quiet Spaces, to Mindfulness Rooms to Mindful Moment Spaces but all have a common goal: to create a sensory time in area where students can disconnect from the outside world to reconnect with breath, body and internal awareness for self-regulation and calming. The results for some schools have been overwhelmingly positive.

    Ready to create your chill zone space? Whether classroom, clinic, or at home, there are a number of affordable must-haves that may help make it more versatile. Check out this list of ideas for creating an affordable and calming sensory space.

    Sensory Spaces: Tools for Creating a Calming Environment

    All students have their own preferences and ways of interacting with the tools in a calming sensory space. Offering a few different solutions in a calming sensory area can help children to discover and use the right fit for them.

    Read More: Must-Haves for a Classroom Discovery Sensory Space

    light dampeners
    Abilitations Cozy Shades, Spring, Set of 4
    light dampeners
    Abilitations Cozy Shades, Summer, Set of 4
    light dampeners
    Abilitations Cozy Shades, Winter, Set of 4

    Relaxing Sensory Tools & Fidgets

    Weighted Products

    weighted animal toy
    Abilitations Weighted Kordy Hedgehog Animal, 3 Pounds
    weighted blanket
    Abilitations Fleece Weighted Blanket, Small, 5 Pounds, Blue
    weighted lap desk
    Abilitations Weighted Lap Desk, 4 Pounds

    Vibrotactile 

    special needs vibrating snake
    TFH Vibrating Snake Smooth, Blue
    vibrating pillow
    TFH USA Good Sensations Vibrating Pillow, Unadapted, Blue
    vibrating roll
    TFH USA Vibrating Roll

    Deep Touch Pressure

    stretchable wrap fabric for deep touch pressure
    Abilitations Snuggle Wrap, 60 x 30 Inches, Blue
    sensory body massager
    TOGU Body Roll Massager, Blue, Set of 2
    sensory massage ball
    CanDo Massage Ball, 6 Inches, Yellow

    Noise Canceling Headphones

    tiger noise canceling headphones
    Califone Hush Buddy HS-TI Earmuff Hearing Protector, Tiger
    panda noise canceling headphones
    Califone Hush Buddy HS-PA Earmuff Hearing Protector, Panda
    over ear noise canceling headphones
    Califone Hearing Safe Hearing Protector Earmuffs

    Fidgets

    ball fidgets
    Abilitations Yuck-E-Balls Fidgets, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
    tangle fidget
    Tangle Therapy Fidget
    emotion face fidgets
    Abilitations Gel Bead Emotion Sensory Fidget Bags, Set of 6

    More Sensory Space and Sensory Processing Ideas and Inspiration

    If you’re looking for more great ideas for creating an engaging sensory space, or helping students to find and use sensory processing solutions, be sure to check out the other blogs on the Special Needs category page. Also stop by the online store to find hundreds of high quality, specially designed products for students with special needs.

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