This post explores the benefits of sensory play just for fun and how it can be incorporated into everyday interactions with children with and without special needs.
Author: Christine
Christine Bellew loves teaching children, playing music and having fun. Her goal is to use playful teaching strategies to make doing hard things as fun as possible for parents and children of all abilities.
Christine and her husband Josh have three children that have provided loads of adventures. Their family has opened their home to serve as foster parents to children with special needs which adds to the adventure.
With a Master’s degree in Early Intervention, Christine started her career providing Early Intervention services as a Special Instructor and Service Coordinator.
Most recently Christine has branched out to teaching piano using creative teaching methods to serve children with a variety of learning needs. Music brings her and her students joy when she makes the learning fun and engaging.
Outside of work Christine enjoys watching Parks and Rec, doing puzzles and reorganizing her piano music.
1. Castle Marbleworks 2. Measure Up Cups 3. Explore It! Hand Held Microscope 4. Tricky Fingers
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DIY Castle Marbleworks
DIY or Buy?
You can easily create your own version of a Castle Marble Run using household items like cardboard tubes, plastic bottles, and marbles. However, if you prefer a high-quality, durable toy with a lifetime guarantee, consider purchasing a Castle Marble Run from Discovery Toys.
No matter which route you choose, the benefits remain the same: a fun and educational experience for your child.
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Volumetrically Proportionate means that the shape of the objects remains the same, but their size increases or decreases proportionally.
In the case of the Discovery Toys Measure Up Cups, it means that each cup is a scaled-down version of the others. They all have the same shape, but their sizes increase in a specific ratio, allowing for accurate measurements.
Taking care of your own needs while on the go can easily be pushed aside. In order for us, as Early Intervention providers, to pour into those families we work with, we must take care of ourselves consistently. Let’s explore some creative solutions to keep you powered up for the long day ahead.
Our role isn’t to judge or attempt to change these beliefs but rather to find creative ways to ensure all children, regardless of background, can reap the benefits of pretend play.
Here are some tips to navigate pretend play with dads who might be hesitant about dolls:
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