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My summer craft

August 3rd, 2012 at 10:12 pm

I'm pretty proud of this, it's a lap pad with a cupcake pattern on one side and a fun orange fabric on the back. It weighs 3 pounds. I made it for my classroom.


Weighted lap pads and other weighted objects are often useful to students with sensory issues. You know the kid who just can't sit still, no matter what?Frequently students with autism, attention-deficit disorders, or other disabilities feel more "grounded" with some weight on them and are more able to attend to the present moment. Kind of like when we get x-rays at the dentist and have to wear that weighted lead vest. I actually like that feeling!

I had fun with it and I'm going to continue perfecting my sewing skills, with different patterns and fabrics. My students can try them all out for me!

7 Responses to “My summer craft”

  1. wowitsawonderfullife Says:
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    That's a really cool idea! Perhaps you could make them and sell them as a side income?

  2. librarylady Says:
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    You did a nice job on that. I'm impressed and I know it will be useful in your classrom.

  3. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    That looks really neat!

  4. littlegopher Says:
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    We use them in our schools, but I have to say ours are not as fun as yours! How did you weight them?

  5. mamasita Says:
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    I used poly-pellets to add weight, that way you can wash them as needed. I haven't tried washing it yet, but the idea is that it would stand up to it...

  6. North Georgia Gal Says:
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    That is great!

  7. littlegopher Says:
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    Poly-pellets - great idea! Thanks!!

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