Top tips on creating a sensory room
When it comes to deciding on how best to create a this room, there are many things to consider during this process. Here we will discuss some pointers that will help you in your planning process,
Who will use the room?
It is important to discuss with your team on who will use the room, what the ages of the children are and their individual needs. Having this information will enable you to tailor the sensory room to best suit the needs of the children.
Benefits of the Sensory Room
Consider what the benefits of having the sensory Room are, what is it you want to get out of having this additional learning environment. Will you be using it for a particular purpose eg storytelling or just a quiet calming area?
Where will your Sensory Room be?
Think about the location of this room or area, especially if it is to be shared amongst the nursery. If you are wanting this sensory room to be a quiet area, then consider where this quiet area is in your nursery.
Colour scheme
Don’t forget to think about what colours to have on the walls, some rooms have a black wall and a white for projecting images onto. However, you may want to have a coloured room or use both black and white.
What equipment will you be using
Have a list in mind of what resources you would like in your room and don’t forget to consider the different ages and stages of children’s development. Click here for some ideas
Responsibility of the room
It is highly important to think about who is going to be responsible for this room, and will you be using equipment that staff need to be trained in using.
Other points to consider
If using, lighting effects think about what to use to block out the light eg black out blinds. What will you be using on the floor as it is good to have cushions and comfy flooring for children to crawl around on?
To create an effective sensory room work with your team to ensure you are offering children rich learning opportunities.