This activity is more than just fun; it’s a powerful tool for promoting joint attention, fostering creativity, and building fine motor strength. It’s a simple concept that can be modified to meet the unique needs of each child.
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Allowing children to use safe knives is more than just a fun activity. It’s an opportunity for them to develop skills and explore their senses. By encouraging their involvement in food preparation, we’re creating enriching sensory experiences that will benefit them for years to come.
By connecting play into book sharing, we can make reading a more enjoyable and meaningful experience for even the most reluctant toddlers.
If you’re a teacher or early interventionist wanting to help children develop their language skills:
Use play-based activities that go along with the books you read. Whatever book it is!
Read the books over and over again.
Let’s talk sensory bins, a staple in therapy rooms for good reason. They’re a fantastic way to engage little learners and explore textures. But have you ever stopped to consider the ethics of using food in these bins, especially when some families we work with struggle with food insecurity?
Back to school and back to homework. Homework can be a huge source of conflict and strong feelings for some families. You may remember having those strong feelings in your own childhood when doing your homework. Maybe you did your homework without a hitch, and don’t understand how to help your child who is now having a hard time with the homework routine. Let’s talk about strategies to make homework time with your child less painful and more conducive to learning.
A Toy Raiser is a unique event where parents can purchase high-quality toys for their children while also supporting their school. It’s like a book fair but with toys!
Where does Special Instruction Take Place? The simple answer is Special Instruction takes place in natural environments, which vary from child to child.
My instinct to guard glue stick caps comes from my days as a toddler classroom teacher, where glue stick caps were not only a choking hazard but also a hidden teaching opportunity.
Each situation brings with it a different set of mess risk factors. You have to know your situation, know your risk factors, and be prepared for whatever you think you may encounter.
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