sensory integration activities for tactile sensitivity

• Pushing or pulling heavy loads (grocery cart, wagon, etc.)

•  Getting into an upside down position

•  Chewing granola bars, sucking hard candy, chewing gum

• Taking a bath, water play

• Jumping up and down on a trampoline or mattress

•  Sand play

• Playing in a box

• Handling pets

• Dress up

• Rolling

• Wrapping up in a blanket

• Back rubs

• Swinging

• Spinning

• Sliding

• Riding toys or trikes

• Walking on unstable surfaces

• Balancing

• Play dough

• Playing ball

• Bouncing a balloon in the air

• Walking like animals

• Hopping, jumping