All Things Sensory by Harkla

#373 - Sensory Seekers in the Classroom: How to Help Kids Who Can’t Sit Still


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Do you have a student who’s always moving, touching everything, or humming non-stop? They might be a sensory seeker—a child with a high sensory threshold who craves extra input to feel regulated.

In this episode of All Things Sensory, we break down what sensory seeking really means, why it can look different for every child, and how to proactively support these students in the classroom. We’ll share real-life examples, practical strategies you can start using tomorrow, and the one thing you should never take away from a sensory seeker.

Plus—we’ve got a free Sensory Preferences Checklist to help you understand each child’s unique needs!



FREE Sensory Preference Checklist

https://harkla.co/pages/freebies

Improving Focus and Behavior in the Classroom Digital Course

https://harkla.co/products/classroom-sensory-training

A Balanced Brain: A Multi-Sensory Program for Learning and  Focus 

https://harkla.co/products/balanced-brain

Classroom Sensory Kits

https://harkla.co/products/classroom-sensory-kit?_pos=1&_sid=79e63bbfb&_ss=r

Mixed Sensory Needs

https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/316-supporting-mixed-sensory-needs-children-adults?_pos=1&_sid=65c45e7a7&_ss=r

Supporting Sensory Seekers

https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/348-supporting-sensory-seekers-practical-tips-for-every-day?_pos=7&_sid=88bd86b3a&_ss=r

Before School Strategies

https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/before-school-strategies?_pos=4&_sid=5d068f958&_ss=r

After School Strategies

https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/after-school-strategies?_pos=2&_sid=5d068f958&_ss=r

School Sensory Breaks

https://youtu.be/TzxL6YEBl6c?si=Yt50AQWu1htefhxS

Back to School Tips

https://youtu.be/o3LdX9NuxYw?si=K3cYJtOJlVdUwAXg

Crawling for Brain Development 

https://sensationalbrain.com/product/crawling-brain-development-curriculum/

All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/

Harkla Website 

https://harkla.co/

Harkla YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily

Harkla Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/

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All Things Sensory by HarklaBy Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

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