Build a Sensory/Calm Down Room in Your House or School

Sensory rooms are special spaces within the school or home that allow children of all abilities to self-regulate, rebalance and have their sensory needs met.

(Suggested Items)

• Aquarium
• Defuser and Oils (lavender/sandalwood)
• Ball Pit
• Balls
• A Slam Ball
• Bean Bags
• Bean Bag Pillow
• Body Socks (3-5 year olds) and Body Socks (9-12 years old)
• Bubble Machine
• Calm Down Sensory Bottles
• Swing
• Mirror
• Basket of toys – Fidget Spinners, Kinetic Sand, Magic Water Beadz, Play Dough, Thinking Putty, Mind-Jar Puzzles, Mandalas
• Trampoline (mini)
• Brain Gym
• Flower Floor Seats
• Lava Lamp
• Exercise Bike
• Stuffed Animals/Pillow/Rest Area/Blanket
• Rocking Chair
• Weighted Blanket
• Paints/Paper/Pens/Pencils/Markers
• Yoga Mat/Yoga Cards/Yoga Balls
• Snacks (pretzels/milk/juice/goldfish)

Calming Music should be played as well as low lights. Cover the windows with shades. The lighting should be very soft and calming.

The Zones of Regulation Poster should be placed in the room as well. Once the student is ready, he/she could talk with the counselor/teacher about how they are feeling based on the different colors.