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Jeanette Nelson posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Said: At Betty Brinn Children's Museum we also have bags available however we find families are more likely to ask for a specific item like headphones or a fidget than want the full bag. We are hoping to add a sensory map available to all gue...
Andrea Stromeyer posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Said: Good morning! I'm at the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. We have a small museum of no more than 10 full-time staff. I introduced sensory backpacks in summer 2023. Our backpacks are set up f...
Andrew Fluhr posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Said: At Thinkery, I would say the ear protection and sunglasses get the most use. I'll echo Megan's experience that I don't see the backpacks used often, but visitors are very appreciative of us having them when they need them.
Jenn Borden posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Said: At Keystone Kidspace we have sensory bags that were supplied by Kulture City. They include things such as headphones, communication cards, a weighted lap pad, fidgets, etc. But the most used/requested item are the headphones!
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Sensory Backpacks - What actually gets used?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Said: Our packs contain a variety of fidgets, ear defenders, ear plugs, sunglasses, a sensory map, and cue cards to assist with nonverbal communication. The fidgets are used most often. I have had a number of parents and others comment ...
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