20 Fun Activities for Sensory Seekers

My son is a sensory seeker. He is loves chewing on everything, crashing into the wall, spinning in circles, and playing music loud.  Here are 20 activities we do at home to help give him input:

1.     Jump on a trampoline

2.     Jump and crash in an inflatable jumper or a crash pad

3.     Sit, lay, roll and bounce on a peanut or exercise ball

4.     Spin around on a sit and spin

5.     Push, ride, and crawl on a scooter board

6.     Swing

7.     Hang on a trapeze bar or on monkey bars

8.     Ride a bike

9.     Shoot hoops with a basketball or run and kick a soccer ball

10.   Pull or push a wagon, lawn mower, baby stroller, or laundry basket

11.   Finger paint

12.   Play with play dough, sand dough, putty, or modeling clay

13.    Scoop, dump, and build in a sand box

14.    Scoop, dump and splash in a water table

15.   Scoop, throw, and move around in a ball pit (filled with different textured balls)

16.   Build a tower with blocks or legos and knock it down

17.   Chew on a chewy stixx, gum, or crunchy food

18.   Use a critter vibe to massage face and mouth

19.  Blow bubbles

20.  Play musical instruments (blow recorders/ whistles, beat drums, shake shakers)

The thing I love most about this list is that most of these items you already have around the house. Find the activities your child loves doing the most. These activities probably give him or her most amount of input. They love them because it makes them feel good. Then, plan 2 to 3 activities three times a day to help your seeker feel regulated.