Sensory & Social Skill Items

Funded Oct 27, 2024

Thank you so much for providing materials for my high school students which served several different purposes. The first group of items were some sensory items (fidgets/pop it's etc). I have found when students can have their hands busy fidgeting with something, they are more open with talking. They have a way to channel energy into an object or something to focus on. Additionally, students will take sensory breaks in my office and have several items to choose from which has been helpful to meet the emotional regulation of all the different students who need a break.

When students see new fidgets show up, they absolutely notice and say "you got new stuff?" I think it helps keep things fresh and provides different sensory input which continues to aid in regulation. Even high school kids aren't too old for the fidgets/sensory things.

Secondary this project provided social skill materials through social conversation dice, conversation cards & 2 board games. These items have proven to be great facilitators for my high school social groups I run weekly. It has encouraged conversation in fun and new exciting ways. Even simply playing a board games invites conversation, laughs and ways to create connections with students and peers in the group. I appreciate the new items as it helps me keep things new and exciting and offer up fresh ways to engage with students in different ways.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Barnett