Free Printable · Sensory
Heavy Work Activities for Home
15 OT-approved heavy work ideas for when your kid needs to reset, plus the simple trick to try before meals.
Free Printable · Sensory
15 OT-approved heavy work ideas for when your kid needs to reset, plus the simple trick to try before meals.
Heavy work is any activity that pushes, pulls, carries or lifts. It sends deep pressure input through the muscles and joints, and for a lot of kids it works like a natural reset button for the nervous system.
This toolkit has 15 ideas you can do with what's already in your house and backyard, sorted into at-home jobs, creative play and outdoor fun. Pick one or two and try them before meals, before tricky transitions, or any time your child seems wound up.
Sensory parenting isn't about fixing your child. It's about understanding how their body works so you can support them in the moments that matter most.
Written by Lindsey Wood, MOT, OTR/L — pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Eat. Play. Love.
A printable is a great start. If something still feels off, a free consult is the fastest way to find out whether your child needs support — and we'll tell you honestly either way.
