By understanding sensory seeking and incorporating these heavy work activities into your child’s routine, your child may benefit by feeling calmer, more regulated, and better able to focus throughout the day.
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.
While I wasn’t consciously aware of these principles at the time, my improvised actions aligned to promote positive behavior. I was encouraged and reminded that we can effectively teach children new skills, including cleaning up, without resorting to power struggles.
While it wasn’t an overnight success, the social story proved to be a game-changer. Equipped with a road map for what to expect, our son was able to navigate the drive-thru experience with newfound calm.
Being a foster parent to a child with behavioral challenges can be emotionally draining. By developing strategies for maintaining composure, you can have a clear head to make decisions to put into practice to maintain a positive environment for both yourself and the child.
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.
1. Castle Marbleworks 2. Measure Up Cups 3. Explore It! Hand Held Microscope 4. Tricky Fingers
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Christmas Shopping Party 2024
If you’re looking for some unique and fun gift ideas for the little ones in your life, you’re welcome to check it out. You can also use this opportunity to do some of your Christmas shopping!
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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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