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The Fourth of July is full of traditions. For many neurodivergent kids, it’s also full of loud noises, crowds, and sensory overload. Here’s how our family keeps the holidays enjoyable while protecting our daughters nervous system.
We build up learning prior to the actual day.
Instead of trying to fit homeschool into a busy holiday, we celebrate the history and traditions earlier in the week, By the Fourth itself, we can focus on family, rest, and enjoying the day.
- Books (paid link)
- Coloring Pages
- YouTube Video Read Alouds
- Counting stars and stripes on the flag
- Cutting and gluing stars and stripes on the flag. My daughter doesn’t like the feeling of glue on her hands. When she refused to use it, I handed her a small paintbrush instead. It worked great and she happily finished the craft. (Just remember to wash the paintbrush before the glue dries!)
We’ve learned it’s okay to leave early-or skip an event altogether-when our daughter’s sensory and social battery battery runs low. Protecting her regulation protects our family’s peace,
Our Fourth of July Sensory kit
- Noise reducing headphones (paid link)
- Favorite calming fidgets (paid link). I love these for my daughter. She thinks they’re fun and will often use them during homeschool when shes feeling overwhelmed or needs something to do with her hands while she’s listening. I’ve noticed they help her settle enough to stay engaged without making learning feel like a battle.
- Sunglasses (paid link) or a hat (paid link) for bright outdoor events
- Water bottle (paid link) and favorite snacks
Wishing a happy and safe Fourth to you all!
Neurodivergent Homeschool Life 
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