A "Go To" place for sensory equipment? More and more schools are buying sensory items in bulk quantities to have on hand to use as needed. So a therapist and teacher (and parent) may discuss a student (any student!), develop a sensory plan, sign out the items needed and implement the plan immediately! There is no waiting for a purchase order to be generated and the items to be delivered. The plan can be initated today!
Where does the equipment go when a student moves out of district or changes schools? With tight budgets and limited space, a central location for sensory equipment may be a great idea. You can have students try sensory items and see which best fits them before purchasing items. Cushions, fidgets, weighted items and therapy balls can all be stored and tried throughout the school year.
What about small "consumable" items? Special pencils, pencil grips, scissors, triangle crayons, raised or bumpy paper, fidgets and squezze balls? These items can make a big difference and can be needed by anyone in the building, even staff ! Order in bulk and keep them to hand out throughout the year as needed. Also suggest putting them in your school store for some new best selling items!
Here are some of our favorite "Must Haves" for your sensory closet.
