Recently I made these Scented Sensory Bottles for a children’s bushfire support group that I facilitated. The Scented Sensory bottles were in the theme of the seasons. If only we had smellovision… These smelt great!! They were used in a group discussion where the children brainstormed different seasons. The aim was to discuss changes that… [Read More]
Zones of Regulation Coping Strategies Dice – Free Printable
I was so excited when I came up with the zones of regulation coping strategies dice. Children can always benefit from visual cues to help them regulate their emotions. Sometimes they need some strategies to get their state of alertness back in the green. Here are some ideas for zones of regulation coping strategies. A… [Read More]
Resilience inner peace activity for kids – Things I can control
This Resilience inner peace activity for kids is a creative way to help children identify things they can control and things that are out of their control. This artistic activity has a personal touch and can be used to open communication regarding ‘letting things go’. I did this with Miss T (6) because she tends… [Read More]
An Easy DIY Galaxy Calm Down Bottle for Managing Emotions or for Time-out time
This easy DIY calm down sensory bottle helps children manage emotions more effectively. Its beauty mesmerizes , calming children with its abstract visual motion. The liquid movement is interesting and hypnotic. This makes it attention grabbing and a great tool for children who need help to focus, re-center and calm down. The Galaxy calm down… [Read More]
A Velvety Soft Calming Lavender Dough Recipe for Emotional Regulation
Here is a therapeutic Anti-Stress Velvety Soft Calming Lavender Dough Recipe. It is Devine! Perfect to use in calm-down areas or as a pre-nap sensory activity. This calming lavender dough can help children to develop emotional regulation skills and relaxation strategies. This recipe uses essential oils traditionally used in Aromatherapy for relaxation. The scent of… [Read More]
Calming love potion sensory bottle – An effective tool to teach children to self-regulate.
Sensory bottles are awesome! Don’t you think? Especially our new love potion sensory bottle that we made as a valentines day sensory play activity. It matches lovely with our Valentine’s Scented Slime. This love potion sensory bottle is so captivating, calming and easy, with lots going on inside. A sensory bottle focuses a child’s attention… [Read More]