Spring Senses
True or False
Things that are alerting
Things that are calming
Sensory @ Gateways
100
This sense helps you notice flowers blooming and bright green leaves
Sight
100
Sensory input can either be calming, alerting, or both
True!
100
Name a scent that can make a person feel more alert or awake (appropriate answers please)
Examples: Peppermint, cinnamon, citrus, etc.
100
Name a scent that can make a person feel more calm (appropriate answers please)
Possible answers: Lavender, vanilla, ocean mist, rain, etc.
100
This daily 10 AM group helps you feel more alert, awake, and keeps your body moving.
Exercise group!
200
Which sense helps you enjoy the flavor of seasonal fruits in Spring?
Taste
200
All people react to sensory inputs in the same way
False!
200
This type of music is performed by musicians who use instruments like electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and can be upbeat and loud.
Possible answers: Rock n Roll, Heavy Metal
200
This coping skill involves sitting quietly and focusing on your breath to calm your mind.
Meditation
200
A fun and alerting game played standing up during exercise group that involves using pool noodles and a balloon.
Balloon Volleyball!
300
Which sense might help calm you if you listen to rain sounds or birds chirping?
Hearing
300
Vestibular input involves movement and balance
True!
300
Name a food item that can be alerting and can increase your focus.
Examples: gum, chewy/crunchy foods, cold foods
300
Name two nature sounds that can be calming for you.
Possible answers: rain, ocean waves, birds chirping, the wind
300
A calming activity done in some sensory groups to calm and ease tension in our hands
Guided hand massage w/scented lotion
400
This sense helps you balance while reaching up to pick an orange from a tree.
Vestibular
400
Sensory items are expensive and hard to find
False!
400
Name an exercise that can help you feel more energized and awake
Possible answers: Basketball, dancing, weight lifting, etc.
400
What is a visual that can be calming to look at?
Possible responses: Bubbles, soft colors, lava lamps, etc.
400
The Hoberman sphere provides which sensory input?
Visual (sight) and Tactile (touch) sensory inputs
500
Name one Spring activity that uses at least TWO senses
Examples: Gardening, walking outside, picnicking, cooking, etc.
500
Sensory activities can only be done in the presence of an Occupational Therapist
False!
500
What sense are you using in this video?
Vestibular!
500
Name a proprioceptive activity that can be calming and is usually practiced by combining body movements and stretching with deep breathing.
Yoga or Tai-Chi
500
Name the 7 senses discussed in the beginning of the sensory education group today.
Taste, Vestibular, Proprioception, Sight, Smell, Hearing, Touch