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Some of our students struggle with sensory integration. Our bodies receive information from both inside and outside of our bodies. Sensory integration is how our senses work to organize and process incoming information. Some students are over-stimulated by the school environment and this may cause anxiety or difficulty focusing/staying on task. Others may be under-stimulated and this may cause low motivation. With a few accommodations, understanding and self-regulation strategies the students can do just fine learning and socializing at school. One strategy of utmost importance is to provide a sensory-friendly learning environment. When sensory needs are met, students will feel calm, focused and ready to learn. There are a variety of activities and tools that we can use to integrate sensory-based strategies. I have a designated space in our special education area where your students can go to unwind. I n this area, I provide calming tools like exercise bands, squeeze balls, therapy putty, exercise balls. Often times, teachers will send students to take a break and "re-start their engine". Although we encourage students to use this area, we would also like to help them self-regulate within their general classroom environment. The items listed on our wishlist would help our students further succeed in the general education classrooms. The items are key to calming students. The weighted lap pads and desk-er-cisers help with restlessness. The lap pads provide proprioceptive feedback to help focus and self-regulate students that are feeling fidgety or anxious. As a result, the wiggles are put to rest with deep pressure that soothes. The desk-er-ciser can provide movement opportunities. Students with sensory sensitivities often struggle with noise. Background noise is a constant nuisance and causes stress when it comes to processing information and sorting the important from the unimportant. Noise reducing headphones can bring relief.

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Some of our students struggle with sensory integration. Our bodies receive information from both inside and outside of our bodies. Sensory integration is how our senses work to organize and process incoming information. Some students are over-stimulated by the school environment and this may cause anxiety or difficulty focusing/staying on task. Others may be under-stimulated and this may cause low motivation. With a few accommodations, understanding and self-regulation strategies the students can do just fine learning and socializing at school. One strategy of utmost importance is to provide a sensory-friendly learning environment. When sensory needs are met, students will feel calm, focused and ready to learn. There are a variety of activities and tools that we can use to integrate sensory-based strategies. I have a designated space in our special education area where your students can go to unwind. I n this area, I provide calming tools like exercise bands, squeeze balls, therapy putty, exercise balls. Often times, teachers will send students to take a break and "re-start their engine". Although we encourage students to use this area, we would also like to help them self-regulate within their general classroom environment. The items listed on our wishlist would help our students further succeed in the general education classrooms. The items are key to calming students. The weighted lap pads and desk-er-cisers help with restlessness. The lap pads provide proprioceptive feedback to help focus and self-regulate students that are feeling fidgety or anxious. As a result, the wiggles are put to rest with deep pressure that soothes. The desk-er-ciser can provide movement opportunities. Students with sensory sensitivities often struggle with noise. Background noise is a constant nuisance and causes stress when it comes to processing information and sorting the important from the unimportant. Noise reducing headphones can bring relief.

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