Creating a Sensory-Friendly Summer | Activities, Supports & Strategies
Summer can bring heat, noise, crowds and changed routines that overwhelm children with sensory needs. This 47-page guide helps parents, caregivers and summer program staff plan sensory-friendly activities and daily routines.
What's Inside
- Understanding Sensory Processing
- Preparing for Summer: Planning and Prevention
- Sensory-Friendly Outdoor Activities
- Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities
- Community Outings and Social Events
- Sleep, Nutrition, and Daily Routines
- Summer Programs, Camps, and Schools
- Emotional Regulation and Meltdown Recovery
- Building a Support Network
How It Helps You
- Gives sensory-friendly ideas for indoor and outdoor activities
- Helps you prepare for community outings and events
- Supports regulation and meltdown recovery
Ways to Use It
Use it at home, in summer programs and camps, or share it with families before the school year ends.
Who It's For
Parents, caregivers and summer program staff of children with sensory needs.
Format
PDF and PNG, 47 pages. Instant download, print or read on any device.
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