Sensory Station Signs
Sensory Path
Signs
Minds in Motion Kit
One Station Per Page (8.5" x 11")
Station 1
Wall Push
Hands on the wall.
PUSH hard!
Count to 10.
Proprioception
Station 2
Tightrope
Walk on the line!
One foot in front
of the other.
Vestibular Balance
Station 3
The Spinner
Spin 3 times!
1... 2... 3...
Now stand STILL.
Vestibular Input
Station 4
Frog Leap
Jump on lily pads!
Jump HIGH like a frog.
Ribbit! Ribbit!
Impact & Vestibular
Station 5
Texture Trace
Use your finger.
Follow the bumpy line
all the way!
Tactile Sensory
Station 6
Star Reach
Reach arms UP!
Touch the highest stars
on the wall.
Gross Motor Stretch
Station 7
Crab Walk
Crouch down low.
Walk sideways like
a crab!
Proprioceptive Input
Station 8
Calm Cloud
Stop and BREATHE.
Smell the flower...
Blow the candle... (x3)
Regulation & Reset
Hallway Hero Passport
Hallway Hero Passport
Complete each station to earn your badge!
Name:
Date:
Visit each station in the hallway. When you finish, check the box!
1. Wall Push
Proprioception
2. Tightrope
Vestibular
3. Spinner
Vestibular
4. Frog Leap
Impact
5. Texture Trace
Tactile
6. Star Reach
Gross Motor
7. Crab Walk
Proprioception
8. Calm Cloud
Regulation
Mission Complete!
Teacher: Sign here when all boxes are checked.
Path Setup Guide
Path Setup Guide
Implementation strategies for the Sensory Explorers Hallway Path.
The Sensory Mission
This sensory path is designed to provide specific tactile and vestibular input to help a kindergarten student with ASD regulate their nervous system. By incorporating "heavy work" (proprioception) alongside movement, we help ground the student and improve focus before returning to class.
Station Build Instructions
1. Wall Push
Place the sign at shoulder height. Use colorful floor tape to mark "footprints" where the student should stand to push.
2. Tightrope
Use 10-15 feet of painter's tape on the floor. Vary the line: straight for a few feet, then a gentle zig-zag.
3. Spinner
Create a 3-foot circle on the floor with tape. Place a "start" arrow. Use a visual timer if rotation causes overstimulation.
4. Frog Leap
Tape 4-5 "lily pad" shapes on the floor. Space them far enough apart to require a meaningful jump, but keep them safe.
5. Texture Trace
The Tactile Twist: Glue textured materials along a wall line. Use sandpaper, soft felt, or bumpy shelf liner for sensory feedback.
6. Star Reach
Tape cardboard stars at varying heights on the wall. The student must stretch high (vestibular/muscle extension) to touch them.
ASD Support Strategies
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Visual Boundaries: Use high-contrast tape (e.g., bright orange on gray tile) to clearly define where the student starts and ends each station.
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The Passport Reward: For a kindergarten student, immediate reinforcement is key. Use a "smelly sticker" or a high-five for every checkmark earned.
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3
Calm-Down Cues: If the student becomes hyper-aroused during the jumps or spins, direct them immediately to the Calm Cloud station for deep breathing.
Consult with your school's Occupational Therapist to ensure station spacing and activities meet the student's specific IEP goals and safety needs.
Sensory Routine Cards Panes
Routine Cards
Laminate and cut these out for your visual schedule.
1. Out
Leave the room.
2. Walk
Quiet hallway feet.
3. Sensory
Play Time!
4. Check
Check passport.
5. Back
Return to room.
6. Sit
Ready to learn.
Sensory Board
First
Place Card Here
Then
Place Card Here
Use the cards from Page 1 here to help your student transition.
Sensory Routine Cards Panes
Routine Cards
Laminate and cut these out for your visual schedule.
1. Out
Leave the room.
2. Walk
Quiet hallway feet.
3. Sensory
Play Time!
4. Check
Check passport.
5. Back
Return to room.
6. Sit
Ready to learn.
Sensory Board
First
Place Card Here
Then
Place Card Here
Use the cards from Page 1 here to help your student transition.
