Sensory Toys Make Sense!

Each group needs:

• EDP Pre/Post-Test (PDF), two per student
• Sensory Toy Research Sheet (PDF), one per student
• Me and My Senses Activity Sheet (PDF), one per student
• Sensory Integration Reading (PDF), one per student
• Sensory Toy Evaluation Sheet (PDF), one per group
• Sensory Toy Presentation Scoring Rubric (PDF), one per group

To share with the entire class:

• pencils, paper (or notebooks), rulers
• computers with internet access, for conducting research (as needed) and preparing presentations
• a wide range of materials and fasteners for fabricating the sensory toy devices, such as various woods, plastics, metals, cardboard, rope, fabric, glue, tape, etc.
• hand and/or machine tools for cutting, shaping, forming, joining, assembling and finishing student designs, such as rulers or tape measures, hand or power saws and drills, scissors, hot glue, super glue, etc.
• laptop with Internet access and projector, to show the class the Visual Aids (PPTX) (three slides) and a four-minute online video; alternatively use an overhead projector, print the slides as handouts, or write them on the classroom board
• PowerPoint® or Prezi (free) software for preparing and making group presentations; alternatively, provide poster board and markers