*photo courtesy Kids Collective Preschool Natural playgrounds or playscapes are all the rage right now — but why? Why natural and recycled materials over the pre-fab playground equipment? There are many benefits to having a natural playground at your school, church or even in your backyard. The great thing
If you’re a preschool teacher, chances are you know all about sensory tables. If you don’t know much about them or would like to know the benefits of a sensory table, read on. You don’t have to be a teacher to have a sensory table. As we learned, you can
Quite awhile back I got on a DIY bath bomb kick and thought I had it all figured out. I made several batches of bath bombs and did a post on it and thought I was (yes, I’m going to say it) THE BOMB. After awhile I wasn’t happy with
Last time we talked about things to consider when doing a bedroom for your child who has special needs. For this post we’re talking about specific items that can not only make a nice addition to the bedroom, but may also help your child if he/she has trouble going to
As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it’s not uncommon to at times feel a little helpless. Sure, you can control the neighborhood you live in and the school they go to, but once they’re out of your sight, you can’t know if they’re getting everything they
Sensory Processing Disorder occurs when the brain cannot process information correctly when it is sent information by the senses. Often Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is paired with other diagnoses such as autism, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD as well as countless others. Children who have a sensory processing problem do
Sensory bottles are not only fun to watch and play with, they can be fun to make too! Here are a few ideas on how to make and benefits of sensory bottles. Sensory bottles are plastic bottles with any number of liquids and substances in them that are fun to
Sometimes it can be difficult to find answers about why our children are the way they are. Finding out what we can do to help them can be even more difficult. Here are some reading materials that we think are great resources for parents whose children who are in occupational
There are so many places to look for kids bedroom ideas these days — options are limitless! While you may have considered a particular theme or character for your child’s room, have you ever considered the environment of your child’s room? Regardless of whether or not your child may have
Sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers is an incredibly important part of the creative exploration process. It offers many sensory-based activities that can help nurture their development and learning, as well as provide them with plenty of fun. Children’s sensory experiences are an essential factor in stimulating their sensory-motor skills,