live virtual training for child care providers on supporting behavior through sensory play
Join the live zoom 2 hrs | 0.2 CEUs

Understand and Support Behavior Through Sensory Play

Regulation comes before learning. 
In order for children to listen, follow directions, sit for stories, or play with peers, their bodies need to feel safe and regulated. And regulation starts in the sensory system.
In this live virtual training, you will learn:
  • What a sensory processing difference is and how it feels like to have a sensory processing difference or disorder
  • Recognize when behavior is actually a sensory need instead of "misbehavior"
  • Match sensory activities to what each child needs so you're supporting regulation, not guessing


You will leave the session with:
  • Over 50 sensory play activities organized by all 8 sensory systems and age group 
  • "Magic Door" sensory transition activities you can use as children enter your classroom
  • A complete Cozy Corner toolkit with printable visuals, sensory support cards
Resource

Your training includes a digital handbook with activities you can use tomorrow!

Inside this 25+ page digital handbook you'll find:
  • 50+ sensory play ideas organized by all 8 sensory systems and broken down by activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Alerting and calming sensory activities matched to children's needs
  • Classroom sensory break ideas you can use throughout the day
  • Bonus: Professional resource directory with Early Intervention, Child Find, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services
Understand and Support Behavior Through Sensory Play training handbook displayed on a tablet

If we want kids to learn how to sit still
 we first have to let them move!

Go Beyond Sensory Bins
Senses develop first! Get lots of different sensory play ideas you can use the very next day, low and no prep activities only. 
Leave Knowing Exactly What To Do
Regulation comes before learning! Watch video examples and ideas of practical sensory supports you can use in your class.
Learn from an expert
Expert guidance from a Speech Language Pathologist and Early Intervention Specialist with extensive sensory and behavior training.

See what early childhood educators are saying

"Kelly, you give the best resources and tips. Don't change!

Loved learning new ideas for sensory play."
"I loved everything about this training!

I learned a lot of sensory strategies I can use in my class.”
"She was easy to understand and informative.

A lot of the sensory terms were new to me and Kelly took her time to make sure everyone understood."
Training outcomes

By the end of this 2 hour | 0.2 CEU training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify sensory strategies that promote regulation and participation
  • Identify how sensory play supports positive interactions, learning, and development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Name ways to accommodate the learning environment so it meets a child’s sensory needs 

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Kelly
A licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Early Intervention Specialist, Child Care Trainer, and Former Family Child Care Owner

I work alongside teachers every day caring for children with developmental delays, feeding challenges, speech and language disorders, and more.

I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do! 

No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Speech-language pathologist working on professional development resources for early childhood educators

Training requirements so you get your CEU's

Are Bridging Child Development courses accepted in my state?

Bridging Child Development is an IACET-accredited training organization. This means every training meets the highest standards for professional continuing education, and your CEU's are recognized across the US and internationally. We are also an approved Training Organization with the National Workforce Registry Alliance.
Bridging Child Development meets the child care training requirements for many states and is in the process of approval in all 50 states. Review our state training information pages before enrolling to ensure you receive credit.