BLANKET BURRITO: A SIMPLE SENSORY CALMING STRATEGY

*** follow the child's lead, they are telling us what their body needs!
SENSORY: Proprioception: sense of self-movement and body position. This is the "go to" sense to calm or excite the body. Think heavy work (push, pull, carry) to activate this sense. Tactile: our sense of touch
MOTOR PLAN: lay down as instructed, keep arms and legs straight
COGNITIVE: identification of body parts,
SOCIAL: Making choices
SPATIAL CONCEPTS: top/bottom, fast/slow. on off
These activities can easily be adapted for different ages and developmental levels. When doing crafts, remember it is the process and not the product. As always learning through play should be motivating, engaging, challenging, and FUN!