A community sensory project by Sarina
Creating spaces where children can feel comfortable, supported, and ready to engage.
Meet the founder
Founder & Creator, Sarina Senses
Established by Sarina Verma, Sarina Senses is a dedicated community initiative aimed at nurturing every child's potential through bespoke sensory tools and welcoming environments.
The mission emerged from a deep-rooted passion for supporting youth in navigating anxiety, sensory processing needs, and communication hurdles.
At its core, the project focuses on two key pillars: delivering curated comfort kits and designing interactive sensory pathways in schools and public spaces.
Driven by these principles, Sarina champions the belief that intentional adjustments to a child's setting can radically bolster their self-esteem and overall well-being. It's about making the world a more accessible place for every little learner.
The two programs
Sarina Senses started with the Sensory Pathway — and grew into Calming Kits you can hold.
A series of interactive movement-based activities designed to help children improve focus, self-control, and self-regulation.
See the pathway → 02Hand-packed kits of sensory and fidget tools, donated to hospitals, schools, libraries, and senior homes across the community.
See what's inside →
I used fidget and sensory tools myself growing up, so I knew firsthand how much they could help. I wanted to take something that helped me personally and turn it into something that could help my community.
That idea became Sarina Senses — two programs, Calming Kits and the Sensory Pathway, both built around the same belief: the right sensory tool, at the right moment, can change how someone feels.
Program 01 — Sensory Pathway
Sarina created and assembled sensory pathways at Park Shore School and the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, transforming designated spaces into opportunities for children to move, explore, and engage with sensory activities. The pathways were designed to encourage movement and sensory exploration while making the environment more interactive and welcoming for children. Each activity along the route helps children sharpen their focus, settle their bodies, and feel more grounded and in charge of how they're feeling.
From planning the concept to helping assemble and install the pathways, Sarina was involved in turning an idea into something children could actually experience.
“All our students have been enthralled with the sensory gym and pathway they created. … They put a lot of thought and creativity into designing activities for all children to engage in.” — Dianne Vitucci, Education Director, Park Shore Country Day SchoolRead the full article (PDF) →
Where the pathway lives
Program 02 — Calming Kits
Sarina thoughtfully designed calming sensory kits to help children manage stress, anxiety, and sensory overload in unfamiliar or overwhelming environments. Each kit includes carefully selected sensory tools, fidgets, and communication resources that encourage self-regulation and provide children with a sense of comfort and control. Sarina designs each kit with the child's individual needs in mind, with the goal of making difficult moments feel a little more manageable.
The goal was never to just fill a bag with supplies — I wanted every kit to feel purposeful. I researched the types of tools that could help, selected materials, organized and assembled each kit myself, and coordinated their donation to hospitals serving children and families.
Where the kits have gone
Calming Kits have been donated to hospitals, children's centers, and schools across the community — one stepping stone at a time.
Thank yous & press
Letters from the hospitals, schools, and organizations Sarina Senses has worked with, and articles the project has been featured in.
"Sarina's thoughtfulness and generosity toward our patients is greatly appreciated." — Emily Dolan, LCSW-R, Director of Community Services
"We are grateful for all 60 sensory kits to date that provide comfort, play and discovery for children with special needs." — Joan Alpers, MPS, CCLS, LCAT, Director of Child Life Services
"The Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program is fortunate to have the support of members of the community, like you, to bring hope and happiness to hospitalized children." — Cindy Rodriguez, CCLS, MSEd, Senior Director, Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program
"The kits are a tremendous success and brought a smile to many a child's face, they are perfect." — Kate Fenton, MBA, CCLS, Director of Child Life Services
Gallery
Photos from pathway installs, packing sessions, and donations will live here.
A closing thought
Sarina Senses is an independent, one-person project — built kit by kit, and pathway by pathway.