Here are some suggestions to create your own sensory area at home
- Lava Lamp – a vessel that creates bubbles and/or changes colour. Different lighting can provide a soothing and calming effect.
- Different sized mirrors – mounted on the wall or positioned safely low down for children to look into
- Sensory bottles – these can easily be made using old plastic bottles and filling with various items such as dried pasta, rice or lentils etc.
- Texture Box – fill a box with different textured items such as fabrics, wooden objects, metal objects.
- Music – use a range of music to create that relaxing atmosphere.
- Ball Pool- this can be as simple as purchasing a small paddling pool and filling it with soft balls, or you can purchase an actual ball pit.