Sensory Saturdays: Play • Learn • Connect Program

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This summer, Horizon Over the Spectrum, Inc. is proud to partner with the DeKalb County Public Library – Stonecrest Branch to launch Sensory Saturdays: Play • Learn • Connect Program, an inclusive summer program designed specifically for neurodivergent children and their families.

At Horizon Over the Spectrum, we understand the importance of creating spaces where children feel safe, supported, and free to explore the world around them at their own pace. Sensory Saturdays was created to provide meaningful opportunities for movement, creativity, emotional regulation, literacy, and family connection in a calm, welcoming environment.

Each session will feature hands-on, sensory-friendly activities intentionally designed to support:

● Fine motor development

● Social interaction and cooperative play

● Emotional regulation

● Creativity and self-expression

● Family engagement and community connection

Program Sessions

Session 1: Scoop & Sort Sensory Bins

Date: June 27, 2026

Description: Children will explore sensory bins filled with rice, beans, kinetic sand, and pasta while engaging in tactile play and developing fine motor skills in a calm, inclusive environment.

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Session 2: LEGO Build & Social Play

Date: July 18, 2026

Description: Participants will build, create, and explore with LEGO bricks while strengthening creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interaction through structured play.

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Session 3: Calm & Create Stations

Date: August 1, 2026

Description: Families will enjoy calming activities such as coloring sheets, playdough, fidget toys, puzzles, and simple crafts designed to encourage relaxation and creativity.

Sensory Saturdays was created to provide meaningful opportunities for movement, creativity, emotional regulation, literacy, and family connection in a calm, welcoming environment.

Why Sensory-Friendly Programming Matters

Many families of neurodivergent children struggle to find community programs that truly accommodate sensory needs. Sensory Saturdays was intentionally designed with smaller group sizes and structured activities to reduce overwhelm and create a more comfortable experience for children and caregivers alike.

To maintain a calm, sensory-friendly environment, each session is limited to 20 participants.

Program Details

Location:
Stonecrest Library
3123 Klondike Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038

Time:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Dates:
Select Saturdays This Summer

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Community Partnerships

We are grateful for the support of our community partners and sponsors who help make inclusive programming possible for the families we serve.

Special thanks to:

● DeKalb County Public Library

● Parent to Parent of Georgia

● ALDI

NEW! Calm Reading Corner Available

Together, we are creating spaces where every child can play, learn, connect, and thrive. Register Today! Families interested in participating can scan the QR code on our flyer or visit https://events.dekalblibrary.org/event/16456801.

We look forward to building community with you this summer!