How the brain organizes information from the senses, like touch, sound, and movement. Good processing helps a child feel calm, focus in a busy room, and react appropriately to their environment.




Added Oct 22 · Ages 3 to 5Bubble Wrap Road TripSensory ProcessingFinger IsolationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Blocks · Bubble Wrap · Playdough · Yarn
Added Oct 18 · Ages 1 to 3Colorful Sponge SquishSensory ProcessingFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthYou'll need: Food Coloring · Knife · Sponge · Tray · Water · Ziplock Bag
Added May 29 · Ages 3+Sensory Balloon Squeeze PairsSensory ProcessingProprioceptionTactile PerceptionYou'll need: Balloon · Beans · Bowl · Oats · Rice · Water
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5Musical Ribbon ShakerSensory ProcessingPincer GraspShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Beans · Glue · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Ribbon · Stapler
Added Apr 18 · Ages 1 to 5Baking Cup Hidden Bubble PopsSensory ProcessingFinger IsolationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Baking Cups · Bubble Wrap · Cardboard · Glue · Scissors
Added Apr 17 · Ages 3+Fire Breathing Dragon TubeSensory ProcessingBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Glue · Markers · Paper Roll · Pom-poms · Tissue Paper
Added Apr 2 · Ages 1 to 5Bubble Wrap Stomp ShoesSensory ProcessingBalanceProprioceptionYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Masking Tape
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Textured Cardboard PathSensory ProcessingBalanceBody AwarenessYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors · Sponge · Yarn
Added Feb 11 · Ages 3 to 5Foamy Pan Treasure SearchSensory ProcessingFine Motor ControlVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Plastic Container · Pom-poms · Shaving Cream · Tongs
Added Feb 3 · Ages 3 to 5Wet Paper Squeeze & DropSensory ProcessingFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Bucket · Newspaper · Plastic Container · Water
Added Apr 20 · Ages 3+Ice Cube HandwashSensory ProcessingActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseFine Motor Control+1 moreYou'll need: Beads · Ice Cube Tray
Added Apr 7 · Ages 3+Easter Egg Hunt with SpoonsSensory ProcessingBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor Planning+4 moreYou'll need: Basket · Easter Eggs · SpoonWhile these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Sensory Processing, we invite you to connect with us.
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