Sensory Sensations NZ
Helping children, families, educators and communities better understand sensory experiences, sensory needs and inclusive learning in simple, positive and practical ways.
Explore the Senses
Feeling
Learn about touch, texture, temperature, pressure and how different sensations can affect comfort and participation.
Explore FeelingHearing
Explore how sound, volume and different environments can affect sensory comfort, communication and learning.
Explore HearingSeeing
Learn about visual sensory experiences, light, movement, colours and how the environment can affect what we see.
Explore SeeingSmelling
Explore how different smells can influence comfort, emotions, memories and sensory responses.
Explore SmellingTasting
Learn about taste, flavour and how sensory differences can influence food preferences and everyday experiences.
Explore TastingProprioception
Learn about body awareness, movement, balance and the sensory information that helps us understand where our body is in space.
Explore ProprioceptionUnderstanding Sensory Needs
Sensory experiences can influence behaviour, learning, communication, emotional regulation and participation. Understanding those experiences can help families, schools and communities create more supportive and inclusive environments.
Explore All Sensory ResourcesSensory Learning for Children & Schools
For practical child-friendly activities, Inclusive Education NZ provides sensory learning resources that families, teachers and schools can use alongside the information in Sensory Sensations NZ.
Sensory Sensations
Explore the main collection of inclusive sensory learning resources for children.
Explore Sensory Resources ↗Sensory Flipbooks
Digital flipbooks designed to make sensory learning more visual, accessible and engaging.
Explore Sensory Flipbooks ↗Sensory PDFs
Printable resources suitable for classrooms, families and support settings.
Explore Sensory PDFs ↗Part of the Children with Disability NZ Network
Sensory Sensations NZ is connected with a wider network of disability, inclusion, learning and accessibility resources for children, families, educators and communities.
Explore Our Network