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Simple Sensory Tools That Just Make Sense (and the Brain Science Behind Them)

Simple Sensory Tools That Just Make Sense (and the Brain Science Behind Them)

by Daniela Urbina | Nov 1, 2025 | Education, Mindfulness, Parenting, Teaching

At Oak Learners, we see these behaviours every day. To us, they’re not “bad habits” or “misbehaviour”. They’re often a form of sensory seeking: a child’s nervous system trying to get the input it needs to feel organized, calm, and ready to learn.



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