This resource walks you and your students through using fidgets and sensory tools in the classroom. It is student-centered, supporting the student’s sensory and fidget needs to help them focus and feel prepared for activities and work across the day.
It is editable – we prioritize making these types of resources editable because each classroom, student, and the language that is the best match for your/their needs are different.
ACROSS AGES AND SUPPORT NEEDS
Can be used with elementary to high school students across support needs and abilities. We’ve included visuals for students who need more support. Real photos are used of students across ages.
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You can use this resource in a multitude of ways:
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A poster or sign by the sensory toolbox in your classroom
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Classroom expectations walkthrough in the first week of school,
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Reminders throughout the year
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Practice using the sensory toolbox throughout the day
PROMOTING NEURODIVERSITY + FUTURE-FOCUSED WORK
We want to support you in creating a neurodiversity-affirming classroom, where students are practicing self-regulation and self-advocacy in a safe space and sensory tools are the norm.
The language used in this resource is not one size fits all, but it gets you in the right direction if you need to individualize it. It is student-centered: how can the student feel best prepared and focused for the activities across the day. It is written in a direct way to help outline expectations, support, and how to use the accommodation.
