The story behind the play

Expertise.
Curiosity. A little mess.

Sense Up School makes hands-on sensory exploration easier for families and early childhood educators.

A Sense Up team member beside the mobile sensory trailer
Meet Jennifer Glickstein

A parent.
A pediatric OT professional.
A believer in play.

Jennifer created Sense Up School from her experience as a parent of two and her work in pediatric occupational therapy, with a focus on sensory processing.

She saw a practical challenge: families want to explore and play with their children, but finding ideas, gathering materials, and managing the mess can get in the way.

Sense Up brings the materials and ideas together in parties, classes, and enrichment experiences—so children can discover new textures and activities and adults can enjoy being there.

Our website describes enrichment and play experiences. Individual evaluation and therapy treatment are not included in parties or classes.

What guides us

Thoughtful experiences.
Room to be curious.

Play comes first.

Experiences invite children to explore materials and interests through hands-on play.

Details matter.

We discuss ages, activities, group needs, and logistics before planning your experience.

Make it easier.

Prepared sensory materials and mobile experiences reduce the work of organizing something new.

From our own experiences

Sensory play, in real life

A closer look at past activities, celebrations, and group play. Themes and setups vary by event.

A collage of themed Sense Up School sensory activities across the year

A collage of themed Sense Up School sensory activities across the year

See the original post on Instagram (opens a new tab) ↗
A child’s edible sukkah activity made with pretzels and colorful candy

A child’s edible sukkah activity made with pretzels and colorful candy

See the original post on Instagram (opens a new tab) ↗
Children decorating a sensory play cake with colorful materials

Children decorating a sensory play cake with colorful materials

See the original post on Instagram (opens a new tab) ↗