The Wheel of Senses is a spinning wheel that randomly selects one of the senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, or movement. Each sense is paired with a specially designed task that helps children feel, recognize, and better understand a particular stimulus.
For example:
- Sight – finding colors, shapes, or differences
- Hearing – recognizing sounds, rhythms, or noises
- Smell – guessing different scents
- Taste – identifying flavors (sweet, sour, salty)
- Movement – motor tasks such as jumping, balancing, or gestures
Why does the Wheel of Senses work so well?
It stimulates sensory development
- supports sensory integration
- develops perception and body awareness
- helps children respond better to stimuli
It teaches through experience
- activates natural curiosity
- improves focus and mindfulness
- strengthens memory and cognitive processes
It builds social skills
- encourages cooperation in a group
- teaches communication and waiting for one’s turn
- creates a safe and playful atmosphere
What makes the Wheel of Senses unique?
- an attractive, child-friendly format
- tasks can be adapted to different ages and needs
- versatile use – indoors and outdoors
- simple to use and highly durable
- combines education, therapy, and play in one tool
Who is it for?
The Wheel of Senses is ideal for:
- preschools and schools
- sensory integration (SI) therapists and special educators
- children’s activity leaders and caregivers
- educational and therapeutic centers
- integration activities, recreation, and events
