Sensory Chairs & Flexible Active Seating For Children
Sensory chairs provide a child with a more stimulating and engaging seating option.
Sensory chairs are designed to aid children who have trouble sitting still for long periods of time, those who are easily distracted, and those who struggle with sensory processing disorder.
Sensory seating offers an alternative to traditional static seating, such as regular chairs and desks, by allowing children to move and fidget while remaining seated. Sensory chairs turn sitting into a more active and engaging activity.
Active seating options are great for sensory seekers. Sensory seating can be a great way to help children sit longer, focus better and finish tasks.
Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism seek out vestibular input. Active seating options can be sensory tools used for balance and burning off access energy at school and at home. Active seating can be yoga balls, stools, bean bag chairs or other sensory seating options.
There are so many incredible benefits to children using sensory chairs, both in the classroom and at home too. They promote physical activity and movement, which is extremely important for children's development. Sensory seating allows children to fidget and move around, sensory chairs help them release their excess energy and improve their focus too. This can lead to improved behavior and academic performance.
Sensory chairs can also provide children with a sense of control and independence, as they can choose how they want to sit and move. This can greatly enhance their self-esteem and confidence. For some homes or classrooms, there are several options for flexible seating. Allowing children to choose the seat they would like to use and where they are most comfortable to use the seat. This gives a child an opportunity to have some control in choosing what feels best for them.
Sensory chairs also offer a variety of mental health benefits for children. For children with sensory processing issues, these chairs can provide them with the sensory input they need to regulate their emotions and engage in tasks. They can also help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism stay more focused and organized, as movement and sensory input can help them remain attentive. The use of sensory chairs in the classroom can create a more inclusive environment for all children, as it accommodates different learning and sensory needs.
Teachers have also been quick to recognize the benefits of active seating tools like sensory stools and chairs. Many have reported noticing a significant improvement in their students' behavior and academic performance after implementing these chairs in their classrooms. Sensory chairs can also benefit teachers by allowing them to teach in a more dynamic and interactive way, as they can incorporate movement and sensory activities into their lessons.
Active seating provides children with the opportunity to engage in movement and sensory input while learning, which can have a positive impact on their overall academic success. Wobble chairs are a popular type of active seating that allows for controlled movement while sitting. These chairs have a rounded bottom, which allows children to move and sway in all directions while maintaining their balance. This type of active seating is beneficial for children who have ADHD or sensory processing issues as it provides them with the sensory input they may need to stay focused and regulate their bodies. Wobble chairs also promote core strength and improve posture, which can be beneficial for children with physical disabilities.
Yoga balls, also known as exercise or stability balls, are another type of active seating that can benefit children who have differences. These large, inflatable balls require children to use their muscles to maintain balance while sitting. This constant movement helps to improve core strength and posture, as well as promote better circulation and blood flow. Yoga balls also provide sensory input and can help children with ADHD or sensory processing issues to stay focused and regulate their bodies.
Cushioned chairs, also known as balance cushions or wiggle cushions, are inflatable discs or wedges that are placed on traditional chairs or desks. These cushions provide a slight wobble or instability, which encourages children to engage their core muscles and maintain good posture while sitting. The gentle movement can also help children with ADHD or sensory processing issues to stay focused and regulate their bodies. Cushioned chairs are also beneficial for children with physical disabilities as they can provide a more comfortable and supportive seating option.
Standing desks are becoming increasingly popular in schools and homes as a type of active seating for children. These desks allow children to stand and move while completing their school work or other activities. Standing desks are beneficial for children who may have physical disabilities that make sitting for extended periods uncomfortable. It also allows for movement and can help to improve circulation and blood flow. Standing desks are also beneficial for children with ADHD or sensory processing issues as it provides them with the opportunity to move and regulate their bodies while working.
Sensory chairs are designed specifically for children who have sensory processing issues. These chairs have built-in sensory features such as fidget bands, tactile elements, or weighted components. These features provide children with the opportunity for sensory input while sitting, which can help them stay focused and engaged. Sensory chairs are also beneficial for children with ADHD or those who may have difficulty sitting still for extended periods.
When choosing the right sensory chair or stool for your child or classroom, it's important to consider the child's individual needs and preferences. There are various options available, such as wobble stools, balance balls, and even pedal desks. These chairs can also come in different sizes and designs to cater to different age groups and styles. Some sensory chairs also offer additional features such as textures and resistance levels to provide a more personalized experience.
Sensory chairs are a valuable tool for promoting active seating for children. They offer numerous physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits, making them a great addition to any classroom or home. If you're looking to create a more engaged, focused, and inclusive environment for your child, consider incorporating sensory chairs into their daily routine and sensory diet too.
When choosing the right sensory chair or stool for your child or classroom, it's important to consider the child's individual needs and preferences. There are various options available, such as wobble stools, balance balls, and even pedal desks. These chairs can also come in different sizes and designs to cater to different age groups and styles. Some sensory chairs also offer additional features such as textures and resistance levels to provide a more personalized experience.
Sensory chairs are a valuable tool for promoting active seating for children. They offer numerous physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits, making them a great addition to any classroom or home. If you're looking to create a more engaged, focused, and inclusive environment for your child, consider incorporating sensory chairs into their daily routine and sensory diet too.
ErgoErgo KidsErgo
The revolutionary KidsErgo is the safe and healthy way to sit. Children are happier and learn better when they can sit actively.
Teachers report that students sitting on KidsErgo often improve significantly in posture, concentration, participation, and behavior. Moving and stretching addresses key aspects of UDL (Universal Design for Learning), including enhancing self-regulation through stress reduction, decreasing hyperactivity, and increasing focus.
Children love KidsErgo’s friendly shape and its rainbow of bright colors. And sitting on KidsErgo is just plain fun! The patented KidsErgo, made of recyclable technopolymer. Proudly made in the USA.
Studies show that from kindergarten to college, active sitting enhances learning and behavior. Students of all ages, including special-needs students, can benefit from active sitting on ErgoErgo.
Students learn better when they can sit actively. Moving and stretching address key aspects of UDL (Universal Design for Learning), including enhancing self-regulation through stress reduction, decreasing hyperactivity, and increasing focus. Teachers and school OTs report that students sitting on ErgoErgo often show significant improvement in posture, concentration, participation and behavior. Kids love ErgoErgo’s bright colors and friendly shape. And sitting on ErgoErgo is just plain fun!
Active Seating Chairs, Wiggle Seats & Sensory Seating
Fun and Function - Mushy Smushy Donut - Versatile & Plush Seating Option for Kids & Adults with Special Needs - 30 Inch Diameter
The Mushy Smushy Donut makes sitting comfortable for everyone from toddler to teen! Skip the mat and bring the Mushy Smushy Donut into your playroom, classroom, reading nook or bedroom
Floor cushions for reading nooks and decor for play rooms should be fun for all ages. This comfy seat makes the perfect decorative floor cushion to help spark a child’s imagination
Every child is different, so Fun and Function helps make sure that kids can receive the sensory input they need. The Fun and Function Mushy Smushy Donut helps provide comfort for kids with low muscle tone or those who have sensitivity to hard surfaces
Fun and Function’s Mushy Smushy Donut is a pillow that can provide support just about anywhere.
Special Needs Essentials FocusPad Seat Green Square Vibrating Cushion FocusPad Seat is a sensory pillow to effectively help children stay focused and keep them engaged. It will provide tactile inputs that can be therapeutic for kids with ADHD, ASD or Autism. FocusPad Seats are specifically designed to promote relaxation, calm the nerves and soothe the body through gentle vibrations that kids and adults will love.
The sensory feedback that the FocusPad Seat provides is ideal for children on the spectrum, ADHD, or with sensory processing disorder. For children that need more sensory feedback, the FocusPad Seat offers a gentle way to ease them into tolerating more sensations.
Trideer Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary, Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids, Wobble Chair of School Supplies for Sensory Kids, Student Desk Chairs for Homeschool
Our uniquely designed chair legs, with a diameter of 45 mm and more contact area on the floor, make the flexible seating more stable. Also after kids stand up, the soft yet supportive legs can keep the yoga ball chairs in place.
Help Concentrate & Improve Posture The bouncing on the stability yoga ball chairs increases blood flow to the brain resulting in reduced restlessness & deeper concentration. Traditional desk chairs keep kids in the same posture for a long time. Using our exercise ball chairs for kids can improve sitting posture to encourage a healthier study style.
Gaiam Kids Peanut Balance Ball
This peanut shaped balance ball is a fun way to encourage kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance. The constant ball moves increase blood flow and help children get the 'wiggles out', leading to better focus.
This ball also offers more stability than traditional balance balls because of the unique cradling shape.
Encourages kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance and blood flow
Fun way to get the "wiggles out"
More stability than traditional balance balls
Unique design cradles the body
This peanut shaped balance ball is a fun way to encourage kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance. The constant ball moves increase blood flow and help children get the 'wiggles out', leading to better focus.
This ball also offers more stability than traditional balance balls because of the unique cradling shape.
Encourages kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance and blood flow
Fun way to get the "wiggles out"
More stability than traditional balance balls
Unique design cradles the body
Ideal for ages 5-8
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump(Multiple Colors),Extra Thick Flexible Seating Classroom, Core Balance Disc, Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids
Used as a WIGGLE SEAT to provide SENSORY INPUT, effectively help CHILDREN STAY FOCUS and SIT STILL, especially suitable for kids with ADHD or ASD as it helps to absorb their energy and therefore allows them to sit still for longer and stay concentrated better. Our wobble seat helps absorb kids' energy and allows them to sit still for long periods and stay focused in the classroom. Effectively helps children stay focused while reading at the desk and eating at the dining table, so that they can sit still comfortably.
Safco Products Zenergy Ball Chair
Active seating perfectly suited for a variety of environments from the classroom and school library
Active seating perfectly suited for a variety of environments from the classroom and school library
An active seating solution for anywhere there’s a wiggle or a giggle, the Runtz Ball Chair from Safco works just like Zenergy - only on a smaller scale. Offered in a range of bright colors and sized just right for kids, Runtz delivers a subtle bounce that provides an outlet for some that excess energy.
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball - Exercise Stability Yoga Ball, Kids Alternative Flexible Seating for Active Children in Home or Classroom
Perfect for sitting, playing, or improving stability and balance through exercise, this child-sized 45cm balance ball is an essential for active, high-energy kids as it reduces restlessness and fidgeting while promoting a healthy posture and getting the 'wiggles out'. When used as a seat or desk chair, the exercise ball promotes constant movement that increases blood flow to the brain, leading to better focus and concentration in class or at home. These stability balls are easy to move and rearrange, making the perfect flexible seating option for open-space classrooms and also the perfect child-sized yoga ball for work on flexibility & stretching based exercises. Ideal for ages 5-8, or kindergarten through 3rd grade students. Includes an easy-inflation pump.
Bouncyband Portable Wiggle Seat Sensory Cushion Improves Kids’ Focus in School & Home Finally! A grounding tool for anxiety, hyperactivity, and boredom that can be taken anywhere. Bouncyband’s Portable Wiggle Seat Cushion is fitted with an Easy Grip handle for kids to carry and use in multiple environments. The wiggle seat is perfect as kids flexible seating anywhere they go. Flexible nubs on one side and smaller bumps on the other provide a sensory seat cushion and offer tactile stimulation to help reduce stress.
HowdaHug Seats Get a Squeeze While You Sit
Nicknamed the "listening chair," HowdaHUG provides deep sensory input to encourage calm and focus. It gently cradles children who rock and provides support to prevent them from falling back. Cocoon-like support holds kids in an upright position to promote balance, core strength and posture. Can be used on the floor or placed on a chair.
Supports children with autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorder
Straps adjust to provide tighter squeeze and an additional feeling of security
Age 3+
Shaped Wiggle Seats by Bouncyband – Green Monster, 13"x10.5"x2.2" – Inflatable Sensory Cushion for Kids The Shaped Wiggle Seat by Bouncyband is specially designed to help kids stay focused and on task while sitting by providing them with an outlet for excess energy. This sensory cushion enables students to quietly move while working, allowing them to stay on task and be more productive, while alleviating anxiety, hyperactivity and stress. Alternative classroom seating provides students with a more comfortable and encouraging learning environment. With the Wiggle Seat, these qualities can also continue at home with better behavior at the dinner table and improved concentration doing homework. The Wiggle Seat has a calming influence that is customizable depending on each child’s need. Flexible nubs on one side and smaller bumps on the other give a choice for just the right amount of tactile stimulation.
Shaped Wiggle Seats by Bouncyband – Green Monster, 13"x10.5"x2.2" – Inflatable Sensory Cushion for Kids The Shaped Wiggle Seat by Bouncyband is specially designed to help kids stay focused and on task while sitting by providing them with an outlet for excess energy. This sensory cushion enables students to quietly move while working, allowing them to stay on task and be more productive, while alleviating anxiety, hyperactivity and stress. Alternative classroom seating provides students with a more comfortable and encouraging learning environment. With the Wiggle Seat, these qualities can also continue at home with better behavior at the dinner table and improved concentration doing homework. The Wiggle Seat has a calming influence that is customizable depending on each child’s need. Flexible nubs on one side and smaller bumps on the other give a choice for just the right amount of tactile stimulation.
Pocket-Portable Wobble Cushion (No Pump Required) - Inflatable Sensory Wiggle Seat for Kids - Flexible Seating for Classroom to Improve Sitting Posture & Focus
Satisfies the sensory integration needs of children with ADHD or ADD anywhere they sit, helps them release excess energy while staying engaged and focused for longer.
Children have boundless energy. Many need to release excess energy to focus. This is especially true with ADHD or ADD kids. The most gentle and personable sensory sitting solution for children. The best dynamic sitting solution, helping kids strengthen the core, improve circulation, and sharpen mind.
Active Kids Chair – Wobble Chair Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers - Age Range 3-7y – Grades K-1-2 - 14" High – Flexible Seating for Classrooms - Helps ADD/ADHD - Corrects Posture & Strengthens Core - Blue
Strengthens core & corrects posture: Regular chairs allow children to slouch and encourage poor posture that can cause back problems later in life, but this wobble chair for kids ensures boys and girls maintain good posture while naturally engaging their cores for stronger, healthier backs.
Helps fidgety kids with concentration: Kids of all ages are naturally active, and this chair encourages the high energy child to get their wiggles out while remaining in their seat, so their activities and studies get done. The best way to help ADD & ADHD kids handle sitting down for long periods.
Fun and Function - Boundary Wiggle Seat - Soft Plus Seat with Back & Sides to Help Kids Stay in Place (Wiggle Cushions Sold Separately) - Sensory Seat for Children with Special Needs - Ages 4+
Have a fidgeter that has trouble staying in their spot? The Boundary Wiggle Seat provides a bit of wiggle room and defines comfortable boundaries at the same time! The soft flexible back and sides help kids remember to stay in their spot during circle time or any other time they need to stay in place and respect boundaries
The Boundary Wiggle Seat has a zippered compartment that holds Fun & Function’s Spiky Tactile Cushion or My Magical Cushion (both sold separately). These wiggle cushions allow kids to discreetly fidget and moderate their wiggles, which can help improve focus.
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students
The perfect kid-sized seat for improving concentration & focus at home or in the classroom at their desk, this exercise ball chair helps to reduce restlessness, fidgeting and prevent boredom
Stability ball chair promotes a healthy posture & keeps the mind focused and body engaged - Statistics have shown that kids are able to focus more intently when actively balancing their body on a balance ball
Designed for kids ages 5-7, or children between 42 and 51 inches tall making this active sitting chair ideal for preschool, 1st and 2nd grade students. Weight limit: 175-pounds.
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump
Stay N Play Balance Ball provides a flexible seat for high energy and active kids and includes 5 soft stabilizing legs assuring the ball stays in place when not in use
Ball movements help to improve concentration and increase focus, reduce restlessness, and prevent boredom and distractions in class by keeping the body active and the mind engaged
Alternative seating option for kids in Elementary grade school classrooms providing an outlet for excess energy and to reduce fidgeting as well as at home as a fun and active way to get the "wiggles out"
FDP SoftScape Relax-N-Read Bean Bag Chair with Supportive Back Rest and Storage Pockets, Flexible, Portable, Alternative Seating for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids
Features supportive a back rest, built-in book pockets and a lining to keep you clean and from sliding; great for homes, classrooms, libraries, churches, daycares and more
Handy, built-in pockets on each armrest keep favorite stories accessible and easily within reach. Grab and go design features a sewn in handle that makes it easy for children to sit where they choose and create a comfy space to relax and read
Features double-stitched seams for added durability, two safety zippers that prevent children accessing beads and soft leather-like material that easy to wipe clean after use
DISCLAIMER: I am not an Occupational Therapist. I am an adult who has Sensory Processing Disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists gives you. These are just ideas and information that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for suggestions and informational purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different needs. Please always consult with a professional.
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