Sensory Diet Schedule — Free Printable Hourly Activity PDF
Printable sensory diet schedule with hourly planning for heavy work, vestibular, oral motor, calming, and notes.
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Sensory Diet Schedule printable for special education and AAC supports
The sensory diet schedule is an hourly planning sheet for organizing heavy work, vestibular input, oral motor activities, calming supports, and notes across the day. It gives teams a simple way to see when sensory supports are planned instead of relying on memory or reacting only after dysregulation starts.
This printable can be used by families, teachers, aides, and therapists to coordinate routines such as morning movement, classroom breaks, recess alternatives, chew or oral motor supports, quiet corner time, after-school regulation, and bedtime calming. The columns make it easier to notice gaps, overloading, or patterns that should be discussed with an occupational therapist.
A sensory diet should be individualized. Use this page as a planning and communication tool, not as a one-size-fits-all prescription. Activities should match the learner's sensory profile, medical needs, motor safety, school policy, and professional recommendations.
Best uses for this printable
- hour-by-hour sensory support planning at home or school
- tracking heavy work, vestibular, oral motor, calming, and notes in one place
- sharing routines between caregivers, classroom staff, and therapy providers
Recommended setup tips
- Plan proactive breaks before difficult times, not only after escalation.
- Record what actually helped so the schedule can be adjusted.
- Review vestibular and oral motor activities with a qualified provider when safety is uncertain.
Important limitation
This printable is not an occupational therapy assessment or treatment plan. It should be used with professional guidance for individualized sensory needs.
FAQ
What is included in the sensory diet schedule?
The sheet includes hourly rows and columns for heavy work, vestibular input, oral motor activities, calming supports, and notes.
Who should design a sensory diet?
An occupational therapist or qualified support team should guide individualized sensory plans, especially when vestibular, oral motor, or safety concerns are involved.