1-Page Sensory Garden Checklist

Transform any small space into a sensory sanctuary—completely for free.

When your child is experiencing sensory overload, you don't need a massive backyard or a thousand-dollar budget to help them regulate. You just need the right natural elements.

This simple, 1-page printable checklist takes the guesswork out of choosing therapeutic plants. Carefully curated with neurodivergent sensory profiles in mind, this guide highlights safe, non-toxic plants that engage the senses of touch, smell, and sight to naturally lower cortisol and soothe anxious nervous systems.

Inside this free download, you’ll find:

•The Tactile Favorites: Sensory checklists that you can make numerous copies of.

•Tactile Sensitivities: Provide options for different textures, such as gardening gloves for children who dislike the feel of soil or wet plants, and ensure access to clean water for immediate hand washing.

 •Auditory Comfort: Identify potential noise triggers like lawnmowers or power tools nearby and provide noise-canceling headphones or ear defenders to maintain a calm environment.

• Visual and Proprioceptive Support: Use clear visual boundaries for gardening tasks and provide heavy work opportunities, such as carrying small watering cans or pushing a trowel into the dirt, to help with body awareness.

Tactile Sensitivities: Provide options for different textures, such as gardening gloves for children who dislike the feel o

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