Help everyone get the most from your sensory room with this free set of clear, visual Sensory Room Rules. Each card pairs a simple picture with a short phrase, so the rules are easy to understand for children, young people and adults, including those who are autistic, neurodivergent or have communication differences.
The template is fully editable in Microsoft Word, so you can change the wording to suit your setting, add your own rules or remove any you don't need, then print and display.
Rules included
- Keep noise levels low
- Tidy up
- Report broken
- No rough play
- Supervised
- Shoes off if requested
- No food or drinks
- Be kind and respectful
Why use visual rules?
Pictures make expectations easier to understand at a glance, especially for people who find written or spoken instructions harder to process. Displaying the rules at the entrance helps visitors know what to expect before they go in, supports a calm and safe space, and gives staff a simple reference point if a reminder is needed.
Ideas for using them
- Display the full set on the door or wall at the entrance to your sensory room.
- Laminate individual cards to use as reminders during a session.
- Go through the rules together before a first visit so the space feels familiar.
- Adapt the wording for different groups, such as younger children or adult users.
Perfect for
Schools, SEN units, early years settings, therapy and clinic spaces, libraries, community centres and home sensory spaces.
What you get
- An editable Word (.docx) template
- Printable at home or in school on standard A4 paper
- Completely free to download and use in your setting
Setting up or refreshing a sensory room? Our team can help you choose the right equipment for your space and the people who use it. Contact us on 04890319360 or at info@learningspace.co.uk
