Materials for Music Cushion
Music cushion is a store-bought cat-shaped cushion with an integrated pressure sensor, an electronics box and an audio output. When the pressure sensor is activated (with a child sitting on the cushion or resting their head on it), audio starts to play. The current...
Sensory accessibility application for children
The sensory accessibility application for children assesses the sensory friendliness of spaces. It’s available in English, Finnish, and Ukrainian. The application helps determine how pleasant and functional an environment is from a sensory perspective,...
Materials for Sensory Board
The sensory board consists of six sensory textile modules. Pressure detection sensors (one per module) are seamlessly integrated to each tile. All sensors are connected to the board computer and a speaker. When a child touches the surface of the tile, the sensors...
The Story of the BEACH-SOS Project
Discover How Baltic Beaches Are Building Climate Resilience Across the Baltic Sea, coastal communities are turning climate challenges into opportunities for adaptation and cooperation. The BEACH-SOS project brought together scientists, municipalities, and citizens to...
Materials for Virtual relaxation
Virtual Relaxation is a virtual reality-based activity designed for children to practice calming breathing exercises in immersive, multisensory environments. Using VR-goggles, players can choose between a soothing Night Forest or a peaceful Sunny Lake, where animals...
Materials for Trauma-Informed Yoga for Kids
Trauma-Informed Yoga for Kids is a compassionate, body-based approach that helps children—especially those affected by displacement, conflict, or stress—regain a sense of safety, trust, and connection. Through movement, mindful breathing, and playful self-awareness,...
How Sand Therapy Can Reshape Play and Learning in Schools
Smarter Step piloted sand therapy sessions in several educational institutions, and the results are catching the attention of teachers, parents, and school administrators. What is sand therapy? Sand therapy is a creative, hands-on activity that invites children...
Plastic-Free Future: Local Solutions for the Baltic Sea
EURegionsWeek 2025 highlights our local pathways toward a circular, plastic-free Baltic Sea How can local action drive regional transformation? Our project addressed this question during its session “Plastic-Free Future: Local Solutions for the Baltic Sea” at the...