This feelings check in activity is a hands-on way to support emotional regulation in children, while learning about feelings and empathy.| The OT Toolbox
Sensory based coping skills is an effective way to help kids deal with feelings of anxiety. There is a reason that most of us deal with an uncomfortable situation by cracking our knuckles or cope with anger by punching a pillow. Sensory based anxiety coping strategies can help kids deal with stress and feelings of ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
These attention activities cover various types of attention: divided attention, sustained attention, selective attention and more.| The OT Toolbox
Ahhh…taking a deep breath with mindful breathing is such an easy way to add coping skills to a child’s repertoire of sensory diet activities. Deep breathing as part of mindfulness adds a moment of whole-body relief. With all that is going on in the world with the impact of COVID-19, children and families can feel ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
Welcome to the OT Toolbox Hi, I’m Colleen! From an OT making $3/hour to an online OT serving millions around the world… After working in the occupational therapy field for many years, I had started a family. By the time my third baby was born (I now have four kids!), I was looking for childcare ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
These Zones of Regulation activities and strategies are beneficial to kids struggling with self-regulation and emotional control through coping strategies.| The OT Toolbox
Interoception- Use these interoception strategies to Impact the 8th sense, needed for self awareness, regulation, homeostasis, mindfulness.| The OT Toolbox
These social skills activities are social skill interventions that help kids develop self awareness and awareness of others, empathy, kindness, and more.| The OT Toolbox
Creating a sensory room does not have to break the bank. Keep reading for helpful suggestions to build your sensory room on a budget.| The OT Toolbox
The Soothing Sammy calm down toy is great for supporting emotional and self regulation needs in preschoolers.| The OT Toolbox