
← A Sensory Emotional Lens3 nov. 2025 · 19 min
62. Playing through Transitions using a Sensory Emotional Lens
<p>Transitions are a part of every moment — from waking up to heading out the door, from one activity to the next, and from one emotion to another. But while some transitions happen smoothly and almost unnoticed, others can feel like navigating a minefield.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode we invite listeners to explore playing through transitions through a sensory-emotional lens. We’ll shed light on what makes transitions so challenging for some children (and adults!) and how sensory processing and emotional regulation come together to shape these experiences.</p><p> </p><p>Learn how play can become a powerful bridge — helping children move through change with more connection, confidence, and calm.</p><p> </p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li><p>What “transitions” really mean in daily life, and why they can feel so hard</p></li><li><p>How sensory and emotional systems interact during moments of change</p></li><li><p>Play-based ideas and strategies to support smoother transitions </p></li><li><p>How to reframe daily routines as opportunities for growth and regulation</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tune in if you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells during daily routines — this episode will help you breathe a little easier and find playfulness in the in-between moments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join our community!</strong></p><p>@TheSensoryEmotional_OT on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesensoryemotional_ot/"> <u>Instagram</u></a></p><p>@GreatKidsPlace on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatkidsplace/%C2%A0"> <u>Instagram</u></a> &<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreatKidsPlace/"> <u>Facebook</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit our Learning Center </strong></p><p>We know that sensory-motor experiences play a significant role in a child’s daily life and emotional well-being. Using playful interactions, <a href="https://sensoryemotionalcenteroflearning.teachable.com"><u>The Sensory Emotional Center of Learning</u></a> is designed to bring our therapeutic model, the Sensory Emotional EngageMent Frame of Reference, into your home or work.</p><p><a href="https://www.sensoryemotionalcenteroflearning.com"><strong>https://www.sensoryemotionalcenteroflearning.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more resources?</strong> </p><p>Please visit our blog:<a href="https://greatkidsplace.com/category/blog/"><u> https://greatkidsplace.com/category/blog/</u></a></p><p>and<a href="https://sensoryemotional.org/"> <u>https://sensoryemotional.org/</u