(P) - Preschooler

Sensory Diet Activity Suggestions for Preschoolers and Grade-Schoolers (G) - Grade-Schooler

Tactile (touch)

Squish sensory sand,

Squish play-dough (P, G) Knead bread/pizza dough (G) Write with vibrating pen (P, G)
foam or slime (P, G)

Massage lotion on hands Use squishy or textured fidget,

Play in sandbox or with water (P) Use silly putty (P, G)
and arms (G) such as a stress ball (P, G)

Finger paint (P) Draw with shaving cream (P, G)

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Sensory Diet Activity Suggestions for Preschoolers and Grade-Schoolers (G) - Grade-Schooler

Vestibular (movement)

Run, jump, march, Play on a merry-go-round or Somersault or roll (P, G) Do push-ups (G)
dance or walk (P, G) use a spinning toy (P, G)

Climb and slide on playground

Climb stairs (P, G) Play catch (G) Swing on a swing (P, G)
equipment (P, G)

Ride trike, bike, scooter Do standing jumping jacks or Hop up and down like a frog or Bounce on a therapy ball with
or 3-wheeled scooter (P, G) lying-down “snow angels” (P, G) on one foot (P, G) feet on the ground (G)
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Sensory Diet Activity Suggestions for Preschoolers and Grade-Schoolers (G) - Grade-Schooler

Oral Motor

Chew on gummy Eat crunchy food, like carrot Eat sour or spicy snacks, like hard
Use “chewelry” (P, G)
snacks or gum (G) sticks, apples or pretzels (P, G) candy (G) or lemonade (P, G)

Blow bubbles in water Brush teeth with a vibrating

Blow a whistle or kazoo (P, G) Apply scented lip balm (G)
with a straw (P, G) toothbrush (P, G)

Use a straw to drink thick liquid,

Blow bubbles (P)
like a milkshake (P, G)
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Sensory Diet Activity Suggestions for Preschoolers and Grade-Schoolers (G) - Grade-Schooler

Heavy Work

Move furniture or rearrange Carry groceries (P, G) Carry a full laundry basket (P, G) Shovel snow or rake leaves (G)
books and toys on shelves (G)

Knead or roll bread,

Take out the trash (G) Push a vacuum cleaner (P, G) Do yoga poses (P, G)
stir cookie dough (G)

Push the shopping cart

Work with a therapy ball (G) Mop or sweep (P, G)
in a store (P, G)
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Sensory Diet Activity Suggestions for Preschoolers and Grade-Schoolers (G) - Grade-Schooler

Visual, Auditory and Olfactory (smell)

Wear noise-canceling Use calming sensory bottles

Listen to favorite music (P, G) Lower or brighten lights (P, G)
headphones (P, G) (P, G)

Turn on white noise machine

Bang on pots and pans (P) Play a musical instrument (P, G) Look at picture books (P)
(P, G)

Wear sunglasses or hat to Move away from visual clutter Sniff scented candles
cut glare (P, G) (P, G) or lip balm (P, G)