About the Project

A designated sensory space in the school environment supports student learning as well as their health and wellbeing. A designated sensory space is a space within the school site that provides sensory input based on individual student needs while also providing opportunities for students to self-regulate. When students are given the opportunity to regulate their emotions and have access to sensory input they are more likely to be ready to learn and be more attentive. Regulating emotions and sensory needs will allow students to better interact with peers and adults. The multisensory learning environment will have materials and equipment to support development in the tactile, auditory, visual, vestibular, and proprioception sensory systems. The designated sensory space will be developed based on the needs and strengths of each student by providing spaces that develop and utilize the different sensory systems.