For my learning-themed sensory bin I added beach kinetic sand (which is the closest to playground sand, but without the dust), Lakeshore’s Translucent Letters, and a variety of miniature items, each of which corresponds to each letter. Kids can play in the sensory bin in any way they’d like, but one of the things they …
July’s theme is SPACE! To go along with the theme I added black tinsel pom-poms to my sensory bin with space bouncy-balls, a moon ball, and an Earth ball. I’m very cautious about bouncy-balls and never put them into my prize box since they’re such a terrible chocking hazard for pets! You can find the …
May’s theme is SPACE! Click here to visit my virtual treatment room for May and see what apps, websites, books, and videos I’m using this month. Here’s a link to my folder of themed virtual treatment rooms (so you can download and edit a room to make it your own if you want to). You can …
I’ve actually found that my virtual treatment room is as helpful and motivating for in-person appointments as it is for the online ones! I update my room with new pictures and links each month and lately I’ve been using themes. This month was superheroes! Click here to visit my June virtual treatment room and click …
For my Superhero-themed June sensory bin I got Goo Jit Zu Marvel Minis and put them in Orbeez (I had some individual packs that I combined, but I’ll use the big seed pack for the future). Kids love these Orbeez! I only get them once a year (because they bounce EVERYWHERE and crush into mush) …
I’ve made re-usable monthly themes that will help me maximize my time and energy and I’ve applied these themes to my virtual treatment room. I started making these during the COVID-19 lockdown, but I’ve actually found that they’re as helpful and motivating for in-person appointments as they are for the online ones! I’ll update my …
Here are the themed sensory bins I’m using each month. You can see what materials I’m using (and even get links to the materials) to make each bin for yourself. Ways to Use Sensory Bins in Speech & Language Treatment January February March April May June July August September October November December Here are some …
My patients and I are loving this new sensory wall! It’s renter-friendly, too! I ordered these sensory circles, which stick to glass and plexiglass, but can be removed and replaced. I got a 2-foot-by-3-foot frame and glitter vinyl to put into it (the vinyl was really difficult to work with and I recommend glitter cardstock, …
I tend to only write reviews for products I love and use often. Here are some reviews of my favorite materials and apps. You can find more ideas for following directions here. You can find more ideas for social skills here and more ideas for regulation tools here.
July’s theme is OCEAN! Click here to visit my virtual treatment room for July and see what apps, websites, books, and videos I’m using this month. Here’s a link to my folder of themed virtual treatment rooms (so you can download and edit a room to make it your own if you want to). You can find …
