Good Sensory Learning Blog

As the saying goes, “Out of sight, out of mind.” But what if tricky sight words could stay in sight—and be personalized for every learner? This hands-on activity turns reading practice into an engaging craft project. Students design and wear their own sight word jewelry, proudly displaying words they’re learning. As their reading skills grow, links can be easily added or removed, creating a dynamic and motivating way to master those challenging words. Here is the process: Materials: contact paper permanent markers paper clips   Steps: Step one: Cut the contact paper into small strips. Step two: Write the difficult...

Recording assignments and turning in the finished product may seem like a “no brainer” for many teachers, but did you know that executive functioning, a key cognitive component in planning and organizing, is not fully developed until many reach their early 20s?  What’s more, many young students are not allowed to use modern technologies, such as smart phones and Ipads while at school to help them with this process. Furthermore, many students are overwhelmed by the countless distractions in a busy classroom and miss what appear to be clear directives. So, what can we do to help students remember to...

Wouldn’t you love to hear from a college admission's counselor that they thought your college admissions essay was great? Perhaps it was the deciding factor that got you into your number one college. I have heard this story a number of times from my students, and I wanted to share some strategies that can help you to also achieve this goal. 11 Steps To Create The Essay 1: Take your time. This is one of the most important essays you will ever write, so give yourself the attention and resources to make it one of your best compositions.2: Allow others...

Integrating games into academic lessons ignites the fun factor, makes instruction multisensory, and grabs the attention of even the most discouraged learners. I, too, enjoy the creative process and love pulling out my craft and scrapbook materials, so the new game of the week brings excitement and wonder into my lessons. Related Product: Multisensory Learning Workshop This week, I created the Fun House Money Game to help students develop their skills identifying and adding pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.  Items needed: 1) small box2) craft or scrapbook paper3) glue4) scissors5) long table or a melamine shelf6) marbles or shuffle board...

Inferences can be one of the most challenging reading and thinking skills for students to master. Unlike facts that are directly stated, inferences require learners to read between the lines, using context clues, prior knowledge, and emotional insight to uncover meaning that isn’t explicitly expressed. These abstract concepts often feel elusive, especially for students who rely on concrete or literal ways of understanding the world. To teach inference effectively, we need to help students move beyond surface-level comprehension and explore the hidden layers of communication; those subtle hints, tone shifts, and visual cues that reveal deeper meaning. I often encourage learners...