Monday Made It: Intervention-Style

Happy Monday Made-It!

I'm linking up with Tara  for

Forgive me if this is short and sweet...today was our first day back with students! A wonderful day, but man...I'm wiped out!

I'm working with an awesome caseload of first graders with unique strengths and areas of growth. For Monday Made-It, I'm sharing some quick and simple interventions I'll be using for a student who really thrives from anything sensory. If this is not provided in an appropriate manner, he will seek it elsewhere. This includes even redirecting him with a loud voice...because he's receives sensory stimulation from the volume, it will reinforce a less than desirable behavior. 

Luckily, there are so many easy ways to provide him with what he needs, for example:

The little bottles are essential oil scents. This student LOVES them (thank you AMAZING kindergarten special educator!)! I bought two 6-pack empty bottle sets from Michaels. Empty plastic spice jars would work as well. Next, I used color-coordinated "fillers" to match the essential oil scents (also at Michaels). Included inside each bottle is 2 plain cotton balls with the oils, colorful pom poms, and a sprinkle of glitter (not at all necessary, but fun). I hot-glued the caps on so the lid can be opened, but not taken off. I also added labels to the two sets I created. I put one in the intervention room and the other is in the general education classroom. SO easy and the bottles only needed 2-4 drops of oil, so I could have easily made many more.

I also made "Cozy Socks" - after seeing this freebie at TPT.

SO easy!

I bought 4 pairs of socks at Target, 8 bags of white rice (one pound), and a pack of colorful ponytail holders. I wrapped each rice bag in an additional gallon plastic bag, then simply placed it inside the sock. Secure shut with 1-2 hair bands = done!

Feeling a tad guilty about the lack of talent and craftiness and calling it a "Monday Made It!" but hopefully it spark some ideas!

Have a great week!

Positively Learning