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.
Tag: Learning materials
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.
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:
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?
Gross motor heavy work is hard to do during a bath, but fine motor heavy work is doable. After providing him with the following activities, his need for sensory input was satisfied by the work with his hands and exposure to texture.
Every home has its own stuff. Learning how to use what you have to teach babies in their natural environment can be a creative puzzle.
It takes some experimenting to find a strategy that works. One strategy that I try early on is using a picture, an object, or a sign/gesture to bridge the gap in communication.
The song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” by Eileen Christelow is a favorite due to its interactive nature. It encourages play and incorporates developmental skills like counting and pretending. Practical props like phones and doctor’s kit enhance the experience. The song offers a variety of playful activities for children and promotes interactive learning.
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.
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