WATCH JustRight! Jr. KEY FEATURES VIDEO

As therapists, educators, and caregivers, we often see children who are ready to learn about sensory self-regulation but aren’t quite ready to dive into the more complex frameworks intended for older students. Just Right! Jr. was created to meet those learners where they are: preschoolers, kindergarteners, or children with developmental delays - those who benefit from simpler, sensory-rich experiences that build foundational skills.

I recently released a video (linked below) detailing the core components, structure, and practical uses of Just Right! Jr.  Let me walk you through what makes this curriculum powerful, and how you can implement it with ease.

Watch the full explanation here →

What Just Right! Jr. Offers

Here are the essential elements of the curriculum, and how each piece supports sensory learning, self-advocacy, and skill development:

Component	Purpose / Value	How It Works in Practice
Lessons	Thirteen lessons that build in sequence to scaffold understanding.	First three on body speeds: Fast, Slow, Just Right   Next five on the five “far senses”: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, touching  Last five focus on using sensory tools (“toolbox”) for regulation.
Language and Self-Advocacy	Empowers children to identify sensations and express their needs.	Simple, consistent vocabulary: fast, slow, just right. Children learn to describe what they feel through sensory experiences.
Resources	Provides everything needed without additional prep.	Over 220 Google Slides, over 200 optional printables (crafts, coloring, matching, puzzles), interactive digital slides, mini-books, children’s book suggestions.
Music & Movement	Reinforces learning through rhythm, action, and repetition.	Each lesson has its own song + embedded video; songs include lyrics, suggested movements, and visual cues.
Flexible Delivery	Designed to be used in many settings, by many professionals.	Whole class, small group, OT/PT pull-outs, speech sessions, home settings — accessible via any device (tablet, board, smartphone).
Hands-on, sensory-rich learning	Engages learners in multi-modal experiences that support sensory processing.	Crafts, games, fine motor tasks, interactive digital activities, movement embedded throughout.
Therapeutic and SEL Integration	Allows therapists and teachers to target individual goals within broader lesson themes.	Each lesson includes suggestions for OT/PT/Speech/SEL goals; there are “carryover” blurbs to share with parents.
Celebration & Motivation	Reinforces engagement and learning.	At the end, learners earn a Just Right! Superstar Certificate; continual reinforcement through song, craft, and recognition.

Why Just Right! Jr. Makes a Difference

• Scaffolding & Repetition: Learners revisit core ideas (speed, senses, tools) in multiple ways, which strengthens understanding and retention.

• Accessible for Diverse Learners: Whether a child is 3 or 7, whether they have typical development or are in self-contained settings, this curriculum offers multiple entry points. Not all students will use every printable or craft; flexibility is built in.

• Ease of Use for Busy Professionals: The planning work is done. Slides are hyperlinked for quick navigation, resources are ready-to-print or digital, and preparation instructions are specific so you can jump straight in.

• Supports Collaboration: Ideal for multidisciplinary teams — OTs, PTs, speech, mental health — because the lessons address sensory, motor, communication, and emotional regulation all together.

How to Use Just Right! Jr. in Your Setting

Here are some suggestions based on what has worked well so far:

1. Pace by readiness — Some classes spend a week on one lesson; others might go faster. Follow students’ engagement and comprehension.

2. Daily touchpoints — Use the song every day; use books associated with the lesson; include the fine motor or craft activities throughout the week.

3. Interactive & visual learning — Use the Google Slides activities, drag-and-drop, movement embedded in lessons. If printing is limited, use the digital versions.

4. Include caregivers — Use the carryover blurbs to tell parents/caregivers what you worked on and how they can support it at home.

5. Adapt as needed — Use simplified or modified versions of craft, tools, or movement if fine motor skills or attention span are limited.

Final Thoughts

Just Right! Jr. isn’t just a curriculum - it’s a bridge. It helps children move from needing basic sensory experiences toward more complex self-regulation and self-advocacy. It honors where they are, gives them tools, and supports multiple professionals in using consistent language and strategies.

I’m so excited by the responses already: classrooms using it, kids singing the songs, teachers seeing growth in regulation and participation. If you serve young learners, or any students who benefit from sensory support, I think you’ll find Just Right! Jr. to be a solid foundation.

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