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    Special Needs
    School Specialty • Sep 25, 2018 • Last Modified: Apr 23, 2020

    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

    Abilitations Cozy Shade, Spring
    Abilitations Cozy Shade, Spring

    Abilitations Cozy Shade, Summer
    Abilitations Cozy Shade, Summer

    Abilitations Cozy Shade, Winter
    Abilitations Cozy Shade, Winter

    Childrens Factory Premium Beanbag Chair
    Childrens Factory Premium Beanbag Chair

    Abilitations Inflatable Dream Chair
    Abilitations Inflatable Dream Chair

    Relaxing Sensory Tools & Fidgets

    Weighted Products

    Abilitations Stella the Weighted Sloth, 4 Pounds
    Abilitations Stella the Weighted Sloth, 4 Pounds

    Abilitations Weighted Dog Tablet Pillow, 2 Pounds
    Abilitations Weighted Dog Tablet Pillow, 2 Pounds

    Abilitations Piper the Plush Puppy, 5 Pounds
    Abilitations Piper the Plush Puppy, 5 Pounds

    Abilitations Weighted Kordy Hedgehog, 3 Pounds
    Abilitations Weighted Kordy Hedgehog, 3 Pounds

    Abilitations Weighted Lap Desk, 4 Pounds
    Abilitations Weighted Lap Desk, 4 Pounds

    Abilitations Weighted Plush Turtle Backpack, 3 Pounds
    Abilitations Weighted Plush Turtle Backpack, 3 Pounds

    Abilitations Weighted Lap Pad
    Abilitations Weighted Lap Pad

    Abilitations Weighted Kordy Moose, 3 Pounds
    Abilitations Weighted Kordy Moose, 3 Pounds

    Abilitations Fleece Weighted Blanket, 5 Pounds
    Abilitations Fleece Weighted Blanket, 5 Pounds

    Vibrotactile 

    Senseez Vibrating Pillow, Furry Cow
    Senseez Vibrating Pillow, Furry Cow

    Senseez Vibrating Pillow, Trendable Flannel
    Senseez Vibrating Pillow, Trendable Flannel

    Deep Touch Pressure

    TOGU Body Roll Massager
    TOGU Body Roll Massager

    Covered in Comfort Snuggle Wrap
    Abilitations Snuggle Wrap

    CanDo Massage Ball, 6 Inches
    CanDo Massage Ball, 6 Inches

    Noise Cancelling Headphones

    Califone Hush Buddy Tiger Themed Hearing Protector
    Califone Hush Buddy Tiger Themed Hearing Protector

    3M Noise Cancelling Headphones
    3M Noise Cancelling Headphones

    Califone Hush Buddy Panda Themed Hearing Protector
    Califone Hush Buddy Panda Themed Hearing Protector

    Fidgets

    Abilitations Yuck-E-Balls, Set of 6
    Abilitations Yuck-E-Balls, Set of 6

    Tangle Therapy Fidget
    Tangle Therapy Fidget

    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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