Calming My Jitters Activity Book

Do you know a kid who likes to wiggle? 1 in 6 children struggles daily with sensory processing challenges. You probably know one or two! Maybe that is even you? This activity book is the companion book to Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down, the award-winning picture book about sensory differences!

This fun sensory activity guide is jam-packed with activities that involve your 8 senses (yes, 8!). Readers can play Sensory Simon says, decode word scrambles, navigate an obstacle course, reflect on creative prompts, play games, make icky sticky slime, and much more! We've snuck in some learning too!Teachers, we've got you covered — We've approved this guide for use in educational settings, so copy away! With additional videos, resources, and book lists, you're just a wiggle, stomp, and squeeze away from learning to calm our jitters down — and a more inclusive experience for your neurodiverse students!

• Neurodiversity Affirming Story

• Read Aloud Videos in English, Spanish and ASL

• Bulk Discounts for Schools and Organizations

• Companion Reading & Activity Guide

The world is better because you are in it!

Activities that explore sensory differences help kids to find the language they need to express how they're feeling and better understand themselves. Adding stories and activities about sensory differences to your inclusive library, school, or bookshelf at home empowers kids to feel seen, known, and loved — just as they are.

Lindsey Rowe Parker is a mom on the tail end of toddler-hood, and embracing the next phase of parenting while learning to navigate and advocate for her autistic daughter. With a recent adult diagnosis of ADHD, and a new deeper understanding of her own sensory experiences, she has begun to delve into the neurodiversity community learning all she can from neurodiverse voices. This is a companion book to her debut children's picture book: Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down.